We're very pleased to announce the return of Peter Grundy AKA Grundini to Début Art. Peter has been shaping visual narratives for four decades. As a pioneer of infographics, he has developed a remarkable ability to communicate complex messages with visual simplicity.
In 1980 he co-founded Grundy & Northedge, where over 26 years he developed an approach to design more about explanation than selling. Today, he continues his ground breaking work under the name Grundini, helping clients convey messages effectively and beautifully through visual storytelling.
Notable clients; 1980 to 2000
Pentagram, The World Bank, The United Nations, Unicef, The British Council, The British Library, The Imperial War Museum, HMS Belfast, The Imperial War Museum, The V&A, Times Newspapers and Readers Digest
Notable clients; 2000 to present day
Shell International, World Economic Forum, World Energy Council, Institute of Civil Engineers, Harvard University, University of California, Alan Fletcher, The Guardian, Big Picture Press, PayPal Business, Happify Health and American Academy of Neurology
To view Gundini's full portfolio click here.
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.
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, 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
Eoin Ryan's fantastic cover for Electric Hybrid Magazine's 30th Anniversary issue. The cover focuses on Trump's impact on electric vehicle development. The illustration contrasts Donald Trump’s head, filled with pollution and fumes against a fresh green eco background visualising fresh air and carbon neutrality. You can find more of Eoin's newest work here