The Washington Post Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on The Washington Post projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on The Washington Post projects in press coverage.
Creative Boom profiles London-based illustrator Jake Hawkins, exploring his conceptual approach to editorial illustration and his work for major publications like The Economist, The Guardian, and Gay Times. The article highlights his focus on queer themes, metaphor-driven visuals, and the balance between speed and creativity in editorial contexts. It also touches on his tools, process, and personal inspirations.
Creative Boom’s feature 'Buena ondo!' spotlights five Latin American illustrators—Beatriz Gutiérrez Hernández, Mel Cerri, Axel Rangel Garcia, Bruna Kater, and Ana Moreno—whose work embodies the region’s cultural richness and vibrant energy. The article explores how each artist draws from their heritage to create distinctive, colorful, and expressive illustration styles. It highlights their tools, influences, and the growing global recognition of Latin American creativity.
The article profiles New York-based illustrator Ard Su, whose editorial work blends the cold precision of technology and medicine with human warmth and emotion. Known for commissions from major media outlets and brands like Apple and Adidas, Ard’s digital illustrations reinterpret the flat Alegria style through geometric experimentation and mature color palettes. The piece explores her conceptual approach, influences from literature and film, and her fascination with emotional distance in modern life.
Koto collaborated with The Washington Post to create a vibrant, emoji-filled campaign for its Well+Being editorial section, launched in Times Square. The design uses ABC Favorit by Dinamo and visualizes modern life's overwhelming questions through playful, maximalist motion and illustration. The campaign emphasizes clarity and emotional resonance in a digital-first environment.