Folio Newsletter September 2024
School is back in session, with?a bunch of new projects underway and some very exciting announcements?to share with you all after the summer break.
Trade in the holiday blues for?some A+ illustrations ?? ?
New Arrival
Joanna Lisowiec
We are thrilled to share our latest addition to the Folio Showcase – please give a warm welcome to Joanna Lisowiec ??
Joanna is an illustrator, designer and printmaker who originates from Poland and now lives in the UK. She studied illustration at Edinburgh College of Art, where she took to the bold, rustic qualities of linocut printing.?Joanna went on to develop digital methods that mimic linocut and engravings, allowing her to maintain a traditional aesthetic with all the benefits of a contemporary workflow.? Inspired by the natural world, period architecture, history and folklore, we fell in love with her unique and engaging style. We know you will too!
Discover a wide range of books, packaging and editorial work in her portfolio:
Animation
Michael Parkin
In a close collaboration with BMB London, we were delighted to work on Samsung's latest campaign, showcasing their Relumino Mode for low vision. Michael's illustrations capture the joy of family time and how technology can bring us together - no matter the age. His style brings such a playful spirit, we're completely immersed in a child's world.? Special thanks goes to?Magali García?for her incredible animation skills, along with help from Manuel Perujo. A great team effort through?Folio Lab!
Watch the full animation?here.
Publishing
Owen Davey
Ready to wise up about bears? Owen's latest book with Flying Eye takes us into the wild,?exploring the history, mythology and various habitats of these mighty creatures. A highly engaging and beautifully illustrated guide for kids and adults alike.?
Available in all good bookstores now ???
Editorial?
HifuMiyo
With her gentle watercolour style, HifuMiyo was a perfect choice for the topic of 'Autism and the ache of loneliness' in Wellcome Collection's feature on Daniel Tammet's book?Nine Minds.? In this abridged extract, Daniel tells the story of a Japanese researcher who sets out to measure loneliness while drawing on her own experience of autism. Careful use of colour and composition is used to guide us through her journey, learning to navigate autism along with other emotions.?
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See more of HifuMiyo's delicate illustrations?below.
Podcast
Peter Greenwood
Here at Folio, we believe that learning should be a life-long activity. The Joy Of Why?podcast, produced by Quanta Magazine, dives into a some of the biggest mathematical and?scientific questions of our time. Peter's task is to interpret and develop a conceptual illustration for each episode, offering listeners an insight into a range of complex topics. ?
Check out the full series?here, and have a listen.
Editorial?
Olivia Waller
It's time for a geography lesson with Club Traveler! For this latest issue, Olivia added some gentle animation to the cover story, showing a gorgeous range of locations to encourage readers to explore within.
See them all in action?here.
Publishing
John Devolle
Take a peek inside your head with John's latest book, published by Pushkin Press, and find out what incredible things your brain can do! Full to brim with fun facts and vibrant illustrations, kids are encouraged to ask the big questions – how do we make our bodies move and where do ideas come from? A perfect back to school read for curious minds.?
For a light-hearted approach to learning,? check out John's portfolio for more:
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