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The latest work, ideas and events in the world of illustration and animation

 
Welcome to the latest edition of TrendX – bringing together data and expert insight to explore the current and emerging trends in the world of illustration.
Apr 24
TrendX - our deep analysis of what's going on in the market
Four IllustrationX artists have been recognised in American Illustration 45, one of the most respected awards in the industry.
Apr 23
American Illustration Recognition
The calendar has turned to 2026 and it’s time to look at where illustration trends are heading in the coming year. Welcome to our latest quarterly report for the illustration market.
Jan 23
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US agent Lauren walks us through our website’s newest updates, designed to get clients where they want to go, quickly.
Oct 14, 2025
Find What You Need, Faster
Two million trees later, we’re still planting for a healthier planet.
Aug 17, 2025
Update on our Ten Million Trees programme!
What styles are trending in the world of illustration? Find out with our report covering the Q2 of 2025. With shapes and colours popping out of the screen, we made some surprising discoveries…
Jul 31, 2025
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We’re proud to be featured in Creative Boom, where journalist Tom May explores how we’ve grown from our roots in Covent Garden to become a truly international illustration agency—with agents embedded across four continents, from Rio to Shanghai, Hamburg to New York.
Jul 29, 2025
From Covent Garden to the World: Our Global Story
Considering how the agency has continuously changed and adapted with Harry in charge, we can hardly believe he’s been with us for four decades! Here’s a quick look at his career so far…
Jul 4, 2025
We’re celebrating 40 years with Harry Lyon-Smith
IllustrationX’s Brazil-based agent shares her reflections on emerging talent and the creative future.
Jul 1, 2025
Ana Bandarra Joins D&AD New Blood as Illustration Judge
A vivid, double-vision edition of Alice’s Adventures by Zansky earns recognition in both Illustration and Design categories.
May 21, 2025
Shortlisted at the Latin Design Awards
Welcome to the latest edition of TrendX, our quarterly report that analyses current and emerging trends in illustration, based on our market intelligence along with insights from our global agenting team.
May 7, 2025
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Weston Wei, Quincy Sutton, Daniel Sulzberg, and Alyah Holmes are recognised in the prestigious competition.
Apr 23, 2025
Our Illustrators Shine at the American Illustration 44 Awards
Celebrating the strength of forests and the power of artful action this Earth Day.
Apr 22, 2025
Earth Day 2025
Season of Victory's collaboration with Ground220, LG Electronics Korea and Be Big Company gets deserved design recognition.
Mar 25, 2025
Big win at the iF Design Award 2025!
How IllustrationX and WeForest Are Restoring Forests, One Tree at a Time.
Mar 18, 2025
Growing a Greener Future
Hao Hao’s ‘Car Car Car!’ wins prestigious Communication Arts Award.
Feb 13, 2025
Hao Hao is A Winner!
Discover the latest trends in illustration! Informed by data including our web traffic, enquiries, bookings and revenue streams, along with insight from our agenting team, here’s our February 2025 report as the year rolls on…
Feb 13, 2025
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It is with great sadness that we share news of the sudden passing of Paul Daviz, whose talent and friendship we have treasured at IllustrationX through four decades.
Jan 7, 2025
Paul Daviz
We've hit a major milestone with our incredible partners WeForest.
Nov 6, 2024
Exciting News!
Bringing market data together with insights from our agenting team, we present our latest report on aesthetic trends in the illustration sector.
Oct 22, 2024
TrendX - October 2024
Today, on World Habitat Day we’re reflecting on the importance of natural habitats for both people and wildlife.
Oct 7, 2024
World Habitat Day
Sveta Dorosheva is a category winner in the World Illustration Awards 2024!
Sep 13, 2024
Epic Win
On World Environment Day, we stand with the UN in their vital campaign encouraging us all to act to restore degraded lands, combat desertification, and strengthen drought resilience.
Jun 5, 2024
We Are Generation Restoration
Five IllustrationX artists are thrilled to make the 2024 World Illustration Awards' Longlist.
May 27, 2024
WIA 2024 Longlisters
Happy Arbor Day! Today is all about celebrating trees – from planting them to climbing them! Let's spread awareness about the importance of trees and take action to protect our precious green spaces.  
Apr 26, 2024
Grow A Tree!
It’s time to explore current and emerging trends in illustration based on market data and insights from our team.
Apr 22, 2024
TrendX - April 2024
This year, Earth Day is dedicated to the commitment to end plastics for the future health of humans and our planet.
Apr 22, 2024
Today is Earth Day
IllustrationX is proud to be making a difference with our partner WeForest in Zambia's Copperbelt.
Apr 5, 2024
Copperbelt Update
March is BCORP Month!
Mar 26, 2024
A Slice of Hope
Our exciting website upgrade unveils a fresh and dynamic new section!
Mar 8, 2024
KidsBooks at IllustrationX