We transform complex ideas into compelling images. By combining strong aesthetics with a focus on research and accuracy, we provide all you need to create unforgettable visualizations. Our studio will help you find the best way to convey your concept, and then will do what it takes to realize it. In addition to illustration and animation, this might include conducting supplementary research, writing supporting text, and considering the combined impact of the illustration, design, text, and layout.
The studio's work covers a broad range of topics, from the astronomical to the gastrointestinal, the microbiological to the nanotechnological. But whatever the subject matter, our images strive to represent ideas, not just objects. Illustrating the unseeable is a particular specialty. Much of the work done by us is executed in 3-D modeling software; however, the treatment is designed to let visual realism take a backseat to more conceptual truths.
- Bryan Christie
- is an award-winning illustrator whose work has been featured in such publications as WIRED, Newsweek, The New York Times, Esquire, and Field & Stream. He began his training in 1996 at the illustration and animation studio SlimFilms, picking up skills from his father, Andy Christie, and Pete Samek. From there he took a position as assistant art director at Scientific American magazine, where he designed and illustrated covers and editorial content. Bryan was impressed by the distinctive aesthetic of the magazine from the '50s and '60s; its influence can be seen in the development of his own unique style.
- Joe Lertola, Information Graphics Director
- Joe began his career as an information graphics artist in 1982 when he was hired by Nigel Holmes to work at Time Magazine. During his 25 year tenure at Time he created more than 1,000 graphics of all sizes and on a diverse variety of topics. He has a long track record of producing graphics that focus on science, medicine and breaking news.
Joe has a special interest in maps. He produced hundreds of maps for Time and other magazines. He also writes his own software to help with map production.
- Jeong Suh, Lead Artist
- Jeong joined the team in 2007 after graduating from Michigan State University’s College of Communication Arts and Sciences. He came on as an intern and quickly proved to have a great eye. In fact, one of Jeong's first projects was the award winning sexism illustration for Condé Nast Portfolio.
- Christine Chan, Project Manager
- Before joining the team in 2009, Christine worked with John Grimwade as a freelance graphics reporter for Condé Nast Portfolio. During her tenure at Portfolio, she researched and created charts, maps and icons for the monthly magazine. Christine holds a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri and was also a former design intern at W and Cookie.
Please feel free to contact Christine if you wish to engage our studio in an upcoming project.
- Links
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John Grimwade; gorgeous, elegant, sumptuous graphics
Karl Gude's blog; one of two blogs Bryan reads
Street Anatomy; the other one
Emily Cooper
