Hazel Mead

After studying Fine art and Illustration at Coventry University, I followed in my Grandpa’s footsteps to become a freelance illustrator. 

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I create inclusive, and thought-provoking art to discuss topics not explored enough, while inviting people to look at each other with empathy. I work commercially across publishing, advertising, branding, editorial and most recently, site-specific murals. My debut book ‘Why Aren’t We Talking About This?!’ was released by Squarepeg, Penguin in 2023 and has secured 5 international rights deals across the US, France, Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. 

My work can be dark, joyful, provocative, humorous, cutesy, but always bright and colourful and I like to make you think and take you on an emotional journey. 

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In December I gave a TED talk! All about the importance of illustration! 

Watch my TED talk here!

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SELECTED CLIENTS INCLUDE:

Adobe - Art Demonstrations

Penguin - Publishing

Netflix - TV and Film

Huawei - Art Demonstrations

ICRC (Red Cross) - Campaign Work and Branding

Amnesty UK - Campaign Work and Branding

VICE - Editorial

Elle UK - Editorial

Always - Advertising

SOAS university - Murals

Cambridge University Press - Publishing

Rude Health - Campaign Work and Art Demonstrations

Plan International - Branding

Ann Summers - Branding

Je Joue - Branding, Campaign Work and Murals

Bloody Good Period - Branding