For NZZ am Sonntag Magazin, Tina Berning c/o 2AGENTEN has realized another impressive cover illustration. Known for her expressive watercolors and her sensitive, figurative signature style, the Berlin-based artist condenses the title story into an emotionally charged portrait.

Berning, whose widely acclaimed work has been published and exhibited internationally, once again demonstrates how illustration can make complex themes visible in a poetic yet immediate way. Her imagery does not merely accompany the narrative - it deepens it, adding nuance and emotional resonance to the story’s core...

For the Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe (BBK), Golden Cosmos c/o 2AGENTEN have developed an illustrative campaign addressing the topic of crisis preparedness. Under the title “Preparing for Crises and Disasters', they translate a complex and socially relevant subject into an accessible and compelling visual language.

With their characteristic blend of graphic precision and narrative warmth, the duo succeeds in making prevention visually tangible - fact-based, emotionally relatable, and creatively on point.

With a confident line and a refined sense of character, Andrea Ventura c/o 2AGENTEN portrays two major literary voices: Norwegian author Vigdis Hjorth and Chilean writer José Donoso.

Ventura’s portraits emerge from a layered interplay of ink, line and translucent washes of color. The faces feel alive - defined by visible hatching, open spaces and carefully placed color accents. Subtle irregularities, delicate lines and transparent shadows add depth and personality to each figure.

Rather than striving for photographic perfection, Ventura focuses on expression - the gaze behind the glasses,...

For the Greenpeace investigation “Exposed: The Secret Network of the Super-Rich,” Tim Dinter c/o 2AGENTEN condenses months of investigative research into a striking illustration. In the foreground stands a traditional family-run shop - grounded, approachable, owned by the same family since 1920. Behind it, however, industrial smokestacks bearing corporate logos rise into the sky, black smoke billowing above.

With a clear visual language and a sharp contrast between idyllic storefront and heavy industry, Dinter makes visible what the research uncovers: behind the image of the Mittelstand...

For the Holiday Gift Collection 2025 by SUSANNE KAUFMANN, illustrator Joanna Gniady c/o 2AGENTEN created a playful packaging design that blends alpine nature motifs, graphic shapes and a modern festive aesthetic. The collection features thoughtfully curated skincare gift sets and care products that make for beautiful presents – or for a luxurious self-care ritual at home.

“I had the pleasure to illustrate this year’s limited Winter collection – inspired by Alpine nature, warm rituals and the brand’s beautiful philosophy of quiet luxury. Creating these illustrations was a true joy – from...

New at 2AGENTEN is Simon MARCHNER, a Munich-based illustrator and graphic designer who has made an international name for himself with his distinctive, minimalist music posters. His work includes tour posters, album artworks, merchandise designs and limited screen print editions – carefully composed with clear shapes, precise typography and a strong sense of color, space and layout.

His artworks for bands such as The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Blink-182, Arctic Monkeys, Elton John, Smashing Pumpkins, Cat Power, The National and many others have earned him wide recognition within the...

For the AMF Annual Report, Erica Jacobson c/o 2AGENTEN created a striking illustration concept that connects the organization’s key themes with a clear visuality. The illustrator is known for her reduced yet narrative style, which conveys complex topics in an accessible, light and visually memorable way – ideal for the communication framework of an annual report that must combine transparency, structure and emotional appeal.

In parallel to the AMF project, Erica also realized a series of colorful illustrations for ASTOR CHOCOLATE. The brand relies in its communication on visual warmth,...

Hatje Cantz continues its remarkable series of illustrated children's books - a program that not only conveys knowledge but also gives illustration a powerful stage as an art form. In children’s books, words and images meet in a way that allows science and imagination to unfold together, creating visual narratives that can only emerge when artists are given true creative freedom.

Working closely with authors, illustrators transform abstract ideas into accessible visual stories that spark curiosity and make complex themes intuitive to grasp. Illustration creates atmosphere; it emotionalizes,...

Bertone Studio c/o AGENT MOLLY & CO shares a possible packaging design for a healthy smoothie – colorful and infused with the playful pop aesthetic that defines the creative duo. The design blends clean shapes with humorous details and a bright, positive visual language that immediately grabs attention.

Behind the studio are two creatives with Japanese-Argentinian backgrounds whose work spans advertising, editorial, animation and packaging worldwide. Their style combines color, humor and irony, often inspired by pop and street culture. Depending on the project, they create either highly...

Edholm Ullenius have created a new series of colorful creatures – hybrid beings somewhere between wolf and garden gnome, showcasing their signature mix of humor, playfulness and clean design.

Since 2002, Sissi Edholm and Lisa Ullenius have stood for a creative approach that treats illustration as pure visual communication: surprising, direct and defined by a strong sense of color and character. Their studio works collaboratively, experimenting with forms and styles while remaining fresh and distinctly their own.

Edholm Ullenius are among the defining voices of the Scandinavian graphic scene,...