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- Derek Abella got laid off on Valentine's Day
Creative Boom · Apr 14, 2026
The article profiles Miami-born, New York-based illustrator Derek Abella, whose career took off after being laid off on Valentine's Day 2020. It explores how his Art Deco-inspired, emotionally resonant illustrations gained traction during the pandemic, leading to collaborations with major media outlets and brands. Abella reflects on resilience, creative growth, and his evolving artistic direction as he approaches a new decade in his career.
The New York TimesThe New Yorkerillustration - New Branding for Fork & Good by Mother Design
BP&O · Jan 19, 2023
BP&O features Mother Design’s new brand identity for cultivated meat company Fork & Good, developed in collaboration with strategic agency FNDR. The rebrand positions the company as an approachable, food-first brand rather than a science-led one, using friendly forms, bold colors, and typefaces Radion and GT Walsheim to evoke flavor and warmth. The identity bridges the visual language of street food and tech to help normalize lab-grown meat products.