Debut Art / Agents for Change

Début Art is extremely proud to be one of the founding member agencies of Agents for Change.

It is widely recognised that there is a problem around representation in the creative fields, which given the reach and consumption of its outputs has harmful effects on society as well as missed opportunities for individual people and businesses. Agents for Change are taking action to demystify the industry and improve pathways into it.

Agents for Change's current offerings include free portfolio reviews open exclusively to those belonging to typically under-represented groups, honest and open Q&A events, a series of published interviews with established creatives to share their journeys and inspire others, and a central directory of grants and other organisations that can help. We are currently also working on a school outreach plan, and a set of resources and guides about illustration and the surrounding creative industry to be released later this year.

Enormous thanks are due to Grand Matter for spearheading this initiative and for bringing us together. You can find out more via www.diversifyingillustration.com

Recent articles

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A Rich Rice Brand Re-design

We are pleased to share packaging illustrations by artist Webb Creative for Oriente, a premium rice brand out of Portugal. Webb Creative was brought on by Firecactus Creative Director John-Paul Hunter who led the brand’s redesign. Inside the V-shaped illustration, which is actually two grains of rice coming together, are Webb’s illustrations. Each rice variant has a different scene, depicting the fifth-generation owners and moments from the business’s history. As Hunter shared with Design Week: “That illustration needed to work hard, we wanted people to see something different every time.” A further dive into the meaning of each illustration can be found on the back of the pack. You can check out details of the redesign and more of Webb Creative’s work here.

Introducing Andreea Dumuta

Debut Art is pleased to announce that we are now representing artist Andreea Dumuta! Andreea Dumuta is a Romanian illustrator known for her bold and eclectic visual language that blends dark, moody motifs with playful, vibrant colors. Her work often draws inspiration from nature and the animal world, resulting in a diverse body of illustrations that are both whimsical and striking. With a growing presence in the publishing industry, Andreea has illustrated numerous book covers for international publishers including Macmillan, Hachette, Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster . Her commercial portfolio also includes personal and collaborative projects. Beyond her commissioned work, she continues to explore self-initiated projects that push creative boundaries and reflect her interest in the surreal, the satirical, and the symbolic. When she's not illustrating, Andreea enjoys watching films, exploring the outdoors on long walks, and discovering new music. See Andreea’s full portfoli...

Steven Heller on Peter Grundy (AKA Grundini)

Steven Heller, a member of the Art Director Hall of Fame since 1996 and author, co-author and editor of over 200 books on design covered Grundini in his latest article for the Daily Heller. Describing Peter, Steven wrote: " [he is] an exemplar of the commedia dell’arte style of data visualization, a maestro of transforming statistics into pictorial passion plays. Icons are his meat, and they are seasoned with wit and humor, color and conviviality. They brighten up the stage, the page and the screen. They scroll with a certain rock and roll." You can explore the article in full here You can find more brilliant work from Grundini here

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