Why hello there! I’m Kayla. I am pursuing an MFA in Graphic Design at Iowa State. When I’m not designing or doing research, I enjoy baking and experimenting with new recipes. With that, it’s also probably not a surprise that I enjoy the Great British Bake Off.
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Fran is a freelance illustrator based in New York. She posts illustrative essays and sketches from her daily life on her Instagram. She runs a shop called We Are Nice Humans, where she sells her designs.
Thorn and the Blossom Book Design
Thorn and the Blossom was published by Quirk Books. The format of the story lent itself to a unique book structure. It is a story told from two perspectives, so you can read the book from two different sides.
Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima lead the art department on the Harry Potter series. Through that collaborative process, they decided to launch their own studio upon the series end. Through that, they created these intricately designed books that contain interactive elements pertaining to the story.
In The Open sessions – Young the Giant
Young the Giant is a band that continually challenges themselves. With each album release, they select a few songs to record an acoustic version on-location. The videos range from playful one-takes to beautifully scenic landscapes.
Anna is a Des Moines based graphic designer and illustrator. Her illustrative work has strong contrast and showcases her meticulous stippling.
Maddy is a freelance illustrator based in the UK that has a colorful and playful style.
Anoosha is a freelance illustrator that has a playful style. On her Instagram she posts works in progress as well as final pieces.
An artist that explores color and texture by giving images from old books and publications new life.
Death Wins a Goldfish by Brian Rea
Chronicles of Death’s year-long sabbatical as told by whimsical illustrations.
Bridget Riley is a London based artist that plays with form, color, and optical art.
