Illustration & Design Forum
Part of the Bologna Grand Tour 2023
The inaugural Illustration & Design Forum was aimed at the illustrators and designers of tomorrow. Curated in partnership with Mimaster Illustrazione, Milan, it was a unique event looking at this important area of publishing. It took place on 23 January 2024 at the Groucho Club, Soho, London.
Talks and panels cover:
- Getting Your Hands Dirty with Jon and Tom - Analog Approach to Cover Design as a Creative Resource in the Experience of Jon Gray and Tom Etherington. Through a series of case studies, a dual perspective on the value of physicality in the age of high digital impact.
- In Conversation: with illustrator Neil Packer
- Art Directors: Painting a Picture of a Great Role in Book Publishing Chaired Darryl Clifton, University of the Arts
- The relationship between human creativity and artificial creativity
The afternoon culminated with portfolio reviews.