
Faculty of Design
Illustration
In the Illustration program, students learn how to produce images that complement the written word or stand on their own. Students are encouraged to express their individual artistic voice, while examining the world we live in.

Illustration
James Nicolosi-Cao
“Ritual is a multi-media series of works depicting various forms of body modification to demonstrate how physical changes can have a sacred, transformative, spiritual effect that exceeds the body’s limitations. Body modification is synthesized with... More”
Illustration
Seeun Chu
““It makes sense” explains how our experience is made of a combination of senses that lead us to feel emotions through visual communication, to show through visually illustrates numerous senses in each piece and highlights the importance of senses. ”
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Prarthana Dayal
“BEYOUTIFUL is a visual exploration of my journey as a young adult navigating a new environment, balancing internal thoughts and emotions with external social pressures. My thesis project focuses on the transition from adolescence to adulthood, what... More”
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Riley Drummond
“"Affirmations" is meant to bring a relatable awkwardness to mindfulness practices that are encouraged but are rarely helpful to a chronically uncomfortable twenty-something girl, illustrating these affirmations through playfully gross abstractions... More”
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Miranda Pinzon Castaneda
“My work covers a wide variety of different themes but mainly those that revolve around family, love, friendship as well as my Colombian Nationality, I try to incorporate aspects of cultural traditions, foods, fashion and so on in every piece that I... More”
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Tiffany Huang
“'Wishes Come True' is a series of depictions of unusual but fulfilled Make-a-Wish requests, questioning whether we are truly appreciating life to its full potential. ”
Illustration
Caden Zhang
“Dust of Buzhou is a series of narrative illustrations set in a war-torn Eastern land, where humans uncover the decayed corpses of their Mother Goddesses, Tian-ren. These beings, once worshipped as the bringers of music and writing, are now... More”
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Brunna Fanticelli de Moura
“'Blind Devotees' is a series of depictions of historical and fictional women who have shown great devotion in exchange for their own mental and physical well-being. ”
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Tara Haghighi aka. Stara Arts
“"Selseleh (Dynasty), explores an Iranian society in a futuristic setting that blends tradition and modernity. It reimagines ancient Iranian innovations in a futuristic context to bridge "what once was" with "what can be." ”
Illustration
Hadia Shahid
“Commandments 10.0 reimagines the 10 commandments, aka ancient moral codes, in a dystopian, cyberpunk world to question and explore evolving moralities, technological impacts, and ethical choices. ”
Illustration
Faith Achu
““I Am” is a series of metaphorical and symbolic illustrations interpreting the seven "I Am" statements of Jesus from the Book of John. These works aim to deepen the meaning of these statements through a contemporary lens, providing viewers with an... More”
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Xintong Zuo aka. Kally
“Illustration is a medium that transforms non-visual elements—such as poetry, music, and emotion—into a visual language ”
Illustration
Emma Mauceri aka. em.motions
“Casual Catastrophes is a series of satirical illustrations that flip the cause-and-effect of human lifestyle choices and their impact on the environment; by using inconceivable literals to humorously critique the consequences those choices have on... More”
Illustration
John Lee aka. mortemflail
“Domicell, a homophonic pun on the word domicile, depicts the effects of the housing crisis and financial turmoil across cultures and social statuses. The word “cell” implies the sense of entrapment from the foreboding economic outlook, and the use... More”
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Zoë Belkin
“"Poster Girl" illustrates a selection of Dorothy Parker poems from her book, "Enough Rope", in the form of advertisements highlighting female independence and empowerment. Like the poems, my illustrations often turn society’s negativity towards... More”
Illustration
Samantha Lu
“ From the fanciful myths of old to today’s morbid fascination with true crime, humans have always engaged in the act of speculating, of seeking a “why.” *Case Closed…?* presents a whimsical exploration into human curiosity and the need for... More”
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Qiutong Lu aka. Lu
“"Extraordinary Encounters" is a series of lucky and unlucky events that challenge the idea of control over our lives. Through these stories, we can gain a new appreciation of predestination and chance, and gain a better sense of intuition” More”
Illustration
Scout Goshgarian
“Prerequisites for Perfection critiques the unrealistic beauty ideals promoted by contemporary media. Through exaggeration and awkward distortions, the work mocks the idea that perfection is something we must actively strive for by following... More”
Illustration
Pailin Mirault aka. MIRO
“I'm Pailin, an illustrator and designer specializing in branding, apparel design and merch. I've seen businesses struggle with storytelling and brand identity. My experience in branding and advertisement allows me to help companies tell their... More”
Illustration
Annette Barilo
“"Unforgiving Feast" looks at ingredients found in food we consume that are not necessarily harmful but when eaten in excess, can cause health problems. These ingredients are visually represented by creature designs to emphasize how dangerous they... More”
Illustration
Jesse Yevdaev
“'A Familiar Tale' presents current issues within Slavic countries while comparing them to understated Slavic mythology. As these pieces place mythological figures within the literal world, messages of consequence and warning reflect what is... More”
Illustration
Nikole Wang aka. HerboJello
“My project the Eclipses is an illustration project based on personal expression, which tells a complete story in the form of eight sequential illustrations. I hope to use it for a non-commercial purpose, so that the audience can understand my life... More”
Illustration
Allison Wallace aka. Allie
“Slasher-Her is a series of movie posters that display women gaining autonomy through the Monstrous Feminine Theory, by reversing the roles from victims to other horror archetypes typically portrayed by men to reflect struggles from real life. More”
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Anna Wang aka. LongFurTiger
“Every line, every splash of color, is a little rebellion against a boring world. ”
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Lilian Li
“"Our Stories in Verses” reimagines childhood nursery rhymes through the lens of modern womanhood, revealing how these sing-song tales whispered in our earliest days may have quietly shaped who we have become. ”
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Elsa Stevenson
“Trouble in Paradise is a series exploring the downsides of seemingly idyllic tourist locations, whimsical landscapes concealing a hidden cost of living relatable beyond my smaller scope of Bermuda. ”
Illustration
Shamika Pierre
“The American Dream is a conceptual illustration series that unveils the unsettling experiences of the Black diaspora in North America. By exposing the illusion of the Dream, my work reveals the eerie realities that exist in contrast to its promises. ”
Illustration
Juliana Montes de Oca
“'Between Light and Shadow' explores still-life, portraiture and abstract subjects in the context of quiet or transitional moments in life through a series of traditional oil paintings. This series consists of multiple personal reflections on... More”
Illustration
Michelle Maliszewski aka. Mich Maliszewska
“My work started when I read Wendy Cope's poem "The Orange," describing a hilariously sized orange the speaker shares with her friends, and their newfound appreciation with day to day living. My thesis aims to explore oranges as a soft-spoken yet... More”
Illustration
Dhanica Dumalagan aka. Dhani
“ “Eulogy of the Dog” commemorates several of modern history's renowned dogs, whose companionship, sacrifice, and services were instrumental to humanity’s development, discovery, and survival. The series' title borrows George G. Vest’s infamous... More”
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Jamilah Lambert-Jackson aka. Milah
“"More Than Human" visualizes the real-life examples of transhumanism in natural, and trauma induced evolution. Exploring how humans have evolved to go beyond the basic physical and mental boundaries. Using fantastical imagery, to depict anomalies... More”
Illustration
Anna Teolis
“At Home, visually explore the impact that emotion has on our perception of physical space. Conceptually, I want to delve into the emotional variances of loneliness, as it is a feeling which is often oppositional or antagonizing to our surroundings.... More”
Illustration
Annika Lui aka. R.J.R. Annika Lui
“"We Want to Remember" is a collection of digital artworks critiquing lived spaces, identity, and art under the Global Caste System. The artworks imagine a way to break away from these hierarchies focused on economics and land over social... More”
Illustration
Denise Lei Que aka. Leichee
“"Naturalization" features diasporic experiences through the synthesis of invasive plants that have naturalized in different countries. The word "Naturalization" refers to a non-native plant becoming accustomed to a new ecosystem it was placed in.... More”
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Sofia Perez Avila
“"Blooming" illustrates the stories of girls growing up queer, starting from childhood moments, navigating the teenage years, and growing into adulthood as they navigate what it means to come out of the closet. ”
Illustration
Brianna Goslin
“"Care Guide" aims to demonstrate how plant behaviours and care requirements can mirror how humans care for each other and themselves. Through illustrations of characters based on each plant, we understand more about our own behaviours and needs. ”
Illustration
Rameesah Khan
“'Zentangle Serenity' explores the therapeutic nature of Zentangle art by incorporating it into relatable and chaotic everyday scenes. By emphasizing the contrast between calm and disorder, viewers are invited to reconnect with a sense of... More”
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Charlotte Jackson
“Past Futures examines the subjectivity of the future by imagining what past societies’ versions of science fiction might look like. What did their “cutting edges” of technology and culture look like, and how would they look applied to a far future? ”
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Ezra Humphreys
“'By The Wayside' is a roadtrip through the various issues and challenges presented by car-culture and automobile-dependent infrastructure. Through mythical and surrealist imagery, this body of multimedia illustrations turns the high beams on to... More”
Illustration
Yixin Chen aka. the19ave
“Finding the uncanniness and the tenderness in mundane experience. ”
Illustration
Haru Tai aka. Haruspex illu
“"Forgotten Victims" is an 8-piece collection that depicts Japanese WWII war crimes, including comfort women, Unit 731, and the Nanjing occupation. The Japanese army or victims of war are portrayed as yokai, reflecting their actions in bold,... More”
Illustration
Hanna Jegarl
“I help bring stories to life through expressive characters and narrative-driven illustration, perfect for children's publishing and character design in games. My work blends emotion, softness, and storytelling to create visuals that connect. ”
Illustration
Maria Press aka. Masha Press the Button
“Currently, most of art surrounds “Peace and Glory”, the comic I’m working on. It is set in the universe woven out of slavic folklore, often touching upon or reimagining traditional farytails, while maintaining a unique storyline. In a way, my work... More”
Illustration
Maria de los Angeles Sanchez Garcia
“Miracles are Afoot is a series of illustrations depicting different miracles that have shaped my family's history, combining magical realism elements and heavily influenced by Mexican imagery, to honor stories of resilience and faith. The... More”
Illustration
Nancy Correia
“Paraliminal examines how children of colour growing up in the Western world inhabit a space of ambivalence, navigating their identity through the paradox of being neither “us” nor “them”. To inhabit a space of ambivalence as a person of colour is... More”
Illustration
Janna Wang
“I'm Janna, an illustrator and graphic designer with a strong passion for continuous learning and creative exploration. I'm well-equipped to bring ideas to life. I enjoy using color as a key tool to express concepts and emotions. ”
Illustration
Zainab Ali
““Revivify” is a whimsical yet emotional exploration of how trauma reshapes identity, told through the story of Darjeel, a once-proud general whose head is replaced by a teapot. As he journeys to recover what he’s lost, he begins to understand that... More”
Illustration
Cathy Feng
“"New Century Fairy Tales" redefines traditional fairy tales by incorporating modern values such as diversity, gender equality, and personal growth. It introduces inclusive characters from diverse backgrounds to break stereotypes and empower... More”
Illustration
Ozan Metin
“"EAGLE:91" is a comic book project where we enter the imaginative world of a young child named Kartal. In this universe, where science fiction and football come together, an exciting adventure awaits us. More”
Illustration
Jade Kent-Brewster aka. JKB Studios
“Fi We T’ing, Fi We Culture: Is all about celebrating what makes the Caribbean so special, our culture, our traditions and the stories that have been passed down through generations. This is resistance and pride, every detail holds an energy, a... More”