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10 UK Illustration Graduates to Watch in 2025

In this feature, we celebrate 10 inspiring up-an-coming illustrators who captured our attention.

10 UK Illustration Graduates to Watch in 2024

In this feature, we celebrate 10 inspiring up-an-coming illustrators who captured our attention.

10 UK Illustration Graduates to Watch in 2023

We are in awe of the playful, thoughtful and powerful work that this year’s illustration graduates have produced. In this feature, we celebrate 10 inspiring up-an-coming illustrators who captured our attention.

10 UK Illustration Graduates to Watch in 2022

Taking the First Steps: Tips and Insights, for Graduates by Graduates

12 graduates previously featured in our ’10 UK Graduates to Watch’ series give their tips and insights to students and new illustrators. Illustration by Jodie Howard

WIA2022: Longlist Category Highlights: Advertising - New Talent

Our selection of New Talent longlist entries are by current students and recent graduates – see who the next generation of advertising illustrators are in our curated list!

10 UK Illustration Graduates to Watch in 2021

5 Illustration Degree Shows to (Virtually) Visit

Whether you are a commissioner looking to work with fresh talent, or just an illustration enthusiast, we recommend visiting a variety of this years online degree shows. Now is the time to celebrate, share and support the graduates of 2020. The AOI have compiled a shortlist of 5 illustration degree shows to get you started on your virtual tour (no petrol needed).

10 UK Illustration Graduates to Watch in 2020

Here at the AOI, we have been astounded by the versatility, resilience and undeniable talent of this years graduates. In this feature, we are celebrating 10 up-and-coming illustrators, who stand out in our minds. From paper-cuts to placards, these illustrators have demonstrated incredible creativity in the face of adversity, and we know they will take the industry by storm.