UBUNTU WILDLIFE MAGAZINE
UBUNTU WILDLIFE MAGAZINE
Ubuntu Magazine is a global platform sharing stories of people, nature, and connection. This online magazine highlights community-led solutions, Indigenous knowledge, and regenerative ideas from around the world.
From mid 2024 until 2025, I worked with them to bring their visual storytelling to life through 4 full-spread infographics and 40 spot illustrations that highlight their conservation articles.
Science is powerful, but it can also be overwhelming. Each quarter, I work closely with the Ubuntu writers to create one full-spread infographic and a series of spot illustrations for the articles, usually around ten per issue.
For the full-spread infographics the mission is simple: turn complex data into visuals that catches attention and invites people in.
The process starts with reading over the infographic text and article drafts, getting a feel for the tone, and identifying key themes or metaphors that could be translated visually.
Noise pollution in the ocean is tricky to illustrate - you can’t see it, but it’s everywhere. And most people don’t even know it’s a problem.
Working with a team of scientists, the goal was to keep things clear and easy to understand. We broke down how industrial noise messes with marine animals, from how they communicate and find their way, to how they survive.
I ended up creating 40 spot illustrations for this project, each one meant to capture the heart of a story in a simple, visual way.
The real challenge was keeping things minimal. One color, one small space, and still making sure the illustration added something meaningful to the text. It’s not always easy, but I love the process of figuring out how to say a lot with very little.
Manon Verijdt
Founder, Ubuntu Magazine
Working with Stefán has been an absolute pleasure. He is professional, proactive, and very creative. He knows exactly how to create something that fits our audience, while still holding on to his own style and skills. His first drafts already positively surprised me, and the result was absolutely mind blowing. So if you ever need someone to illustrate an infographic, definitely contact him.
SALMON NATION CAMPAIGN
THE OCEAN SPEAKS ILLUSTRATIONS
FERNANDA CORTINA REBRAND
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