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2025 | Editorial | Professional
  • pronoun
    He / Him
  • Why did you create this work?
    I was asked by the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland to create a series of Illustrations for an annual publication. About how social projects in the german speaking part of Switzerland can have an influence on the same project in the french speaking part of the country and vice versa. Different Essays touched on the themes of cooperation in this kind of setting. It was about the difficulties but also the merits of learning from each others experiences in the field.
  • How were your illustrations used?
    They were published online and in print in a small annual publication.
  • What materials and techniques did you use?
    Photoshop
  • Was this project commissioned?
    Commissioned
  • Commissioner Company
    FHNW
  • Agent
    Folioart.co.uk
  • Personal Website or Portfolio Link
    stephan-schmitz.ch
  • Instagram
    @schmitz_illustration
  • Biography
    Stephan Schmitz is a conceptual award-winning illustrator based in Zurich, Switzerland. Stephan uses digital techniques to produce his illustrations, pairing dynamic compositions with simple colour palettes to convey emotion and atmosphere in his work. He specialises in conceptual illustrations, offering a narrative in his work that translates to a range of audiences and communicates a theme whilst remaining subtle, making him a popular choice for editorial features, advertising campaigns, publi
  • Where are you currently based?
    Switzerland
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