UBUNTU WILDLIFE MAGAZINE

Infographics + Illustrations for Nature Conservation Stories

Wildlife Conservation Magazine Design Case study
Services:

Connecting people to conservation

- Infographics
- Spot illustrations


Client:

Ubuntu 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.

Freelance illustrator infographic for hire sketches

Conservation Infographics: The creative process

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. 

First drafts of infographic, eco-friendly illustrator
Nature artist spot illustrations conservation
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Illustrating the impact of underwater noise

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.

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Ocean Noise Arctic Impact Marine Life Magazine
Ocean Noise Pollution infographic close up, how loud is the ocean
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Threatened Habitats Infographic Magazine
Ocean Noise Infographic Magazine
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Storytelling in icons

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 Ubuntu Founder

Stefán is a joy to work with!

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

DISCOVER

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