10 Digital Artists: Graphic Design is Art
Graphic design is more than just arranging images and text — it’s a powerful art form that shapes visual culture. From branding and typography to experimental digital compositions, graphic designers use their creativity and technical skills to communicate ideas in striking and meaningful ways.
In this article, we’re celebrating ten talented designers who help define graphic design as a form of fine art.
Today, graphic designers are more than just visual problem solvers — they’re artists, storytellers, and innovators. They combine aesthetics with functionality, creating work that is not only visually compelling but also culturally significant.
Whether it’s bold typography, intricate illustrations, or cutting-edge motion graphics, these artists prove that graphic design is an art form in its own right.
Whether you are an artist looking for inspiration, a curator working on an exhibition, or a digital arts fan looking to discover digital artists, this list is for you.
Here are 10 designers shaping the future of graphic design in the digital age.
Scroll the learn more about them! Here’s the featured artists:Jean Pierre ConsuegraLingyi KongTalia CottonJJSURVIVETHETRAPTrinity YeungEmir KaryoEsther Rou JiaoLudmila ZurdoDarren YaoLet's be friends on Instagram!
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Jean Pierre Consuegra is a Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary designer and the founder of Working Title Studios and Somersault Records. His work spans music, fashion, and nightlife, with a bold, ever-evolving aesthetic that refuses to be boxed in. Whether designing for Adidas, Universal Music Group, or creating visuals for underground music events, Jean’s approach melds found imagery, neon hues, and Y2K nostalgia with a restless creative energy.
Jean’s design journey started out of necessity. In 2020, when launching Somersault Records, he couldn’t afford a designer — so he became one. Teaching himself Photoshop, he discovered a passion that quickly turned into a career, landing projects for major labels and artists. His influences come from all over — Chris Maggio’s photography, the music of Vegyn, and even the raw aesthetics of surveillance UI, which he playfully integrates into event posters.
His designs balance chaos and clarity, turning the mundane into something visually striking. Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, raised in suburban Orlando, and having lived in both LA and NYC, Jean brings a unique cultural mix to his work, always finding new ways to remix and reimagine the visual language of music and nightlife.
Lingyi Kong is a graphic designer, illustrator, and digital designer based in Brooklyn. Her award-winning work blends motion design and creative coding with the art of branding.
Her multidisciplinary approach allows her to craft visually compelling and concept-driven projects that bridge traditional art practices with cutting-edge technology, including typography and identity design to immersive book illustrations.
Her work has been showcased in various prestigious exhibitions, such as at the RISD MFA Illustration Biennale in Providence and at the first “OF LOVE” International Poster Biennale in Beijing.
“I create the most fitting visual forms for specific themes, which often involves conducting extensive research before starting a project. For instance, I might go to the seaside to collect sound signals, and through this process, I generate visual content that closely ties to the concept. Digital art software comes with certain built-in processes, which I can harness to create and produce my work.”
Read our interview with Lingyi Kong to learn more about her art, creative process, and inspirations.
Talia Cotton is a designer, coder, and educator specializing in the intersection of branding and technology. As the founder and creative director of Cotton, she leads a creative agency dedicated to creating innovative designs through data and code. With a deep passion for algorithmic and generative design, her work transforms complex systems into purposeful, visually compelling experiences.
Before launching Cotton, Talia led data-driven design initiatives at Pentagram while running her independent design and code practice. Her clients include Google Arts & Culture, The New York Times, the Gates Foundation, and MIT. She also teaches coding at Parsons School of Design, helping shape the next generation of designers who work at the crossroads of creativity and technology.
Named a "Responsible Designer to Watch" by GDUSA and a Young Guns Award recipient, Talia’s work has been recognized by The One Club, TDC, Fast Company, and It’s Nice That. She has spoken at global events, including the Google Visual Design Summit, OFFF Tel Aviv, and Future London Academy, inspiring audiences to rethink the role of code in design.
Jie Jian (JJ) is a Brooklyn-based artist, graphic designer, and type designer whose work explores racial and gender issues, particularly focusing on Asian female representations in the U.S. She also reflects on the present through the lens of nostalgic childhood experiences. Her projects are often bilingual, designed to bridge communication between Western and Eastern audiences.
Type design is at the heart of JJ’s creative practice, transforming language into something visual and deeply expressive. For her, letters aren’t just tools for communication — they are textures, rhythms, and structures with their own stories. By studying type design, she’s learned to weave these elements together, exploring the relationship between form and meaning.
Through her work, JJ has come to appreciate the cultural and historical contexts behind typefaces, seeing them as a rich source of inspiration. Every font tells a story, and by understanding these stories, she’s able to approach her designs with curiosity and intention. Whether creating for books, exhibitions, or digital platforms, JJ uses typography to connect meaning with emotion, inviting audiences to experience language in a new, visceral way.
“Type design lies at the heart of my creative practice because it transforms language into something tangible, visual, and deeply expressive. Letters, for me, are more than tools for communication—they are textures, rhythms, and structures that carry their own stories. Studying type design has given me the ability to weave these elements into my work, enabling me to explore the intricate relationship between form and meaning.”
Read our interview with JJ to learn more about her art, creative process, and inspirations.
SURVIVETHETRAP is a seasoned art director with 15 years of experience creating impactful designs. Based in Orlando, Florida, he has worked with high-profile clients to deliver quality graphic design that transforms brands. His mission is simple: to create art that makes people stop, feel, and connect — even if they can’t put it into words.
His journey began as a teenager experimenting with Photoshop, teaching himself to create the visuals he wanted but couldn’t find. What started as a hobby quickly evolved into a passion for storytelling through design. Inspired by culture — music, street life, and raw, authentic moments — his work often explores duality, balancing chaos with calm, light with dark, and nostalgia with the future.
“Color, to me, is energy. I’ll usually start with a gut feeling, then tweak it until it matches the mood I’m aiming for. Sometimes it’s deliberate, like when I want to evoke something specific, but most of the time, it’s about trusting the flow and letting the design guide me.”
Read our interview with SURVIVETHETRAP to learn more about his art, creative process, and inspirations.
Trinity Yeung is a New York City-based designer and writer originally from the Philippines, known for her fresh take on motion graphics, front-end product design, and editorials. Trinity’s work thrives at the intersection of color, texture, and narrative, drawing from her Southeast Asian heritage, pop culture, technology, and contemporary art forms. Her diverse background in feature writing, material research, and design strategy lends her a distinctive edge in design thinking.
In 2022, she earned a Merit Scholarship to pursue Communication Design at Parsons School of Design, and in 2024, she was recognized as one of GDUSA’s Students to Watch. Outside her creative pursuits, Trinity is an avid cook who loves experimenting with Japanese recipes, a collector of unique periodicals, and a self-proclaimed coffee shop explorer who takes inspiration from long city strolls. Whether designing jewelry, discovering worn objects, or soaking up live rock and techno performances, she finds inspiration in unexpected places.
“In giving advice to young comedians, Conan O'Brien once said that humor can be found everywhere and encouraged others to read high and read low. I've somewhat integrated that into my practice — in processes and subjects alike. There's beauty and function everywhere. Look high, look low. There's always something to be inspired by and we shouldn't be discriminating against the locales we gather from.”
Read our interview with Trinity Yeung to learn more about her art, creative process, and inspirations.
Emir Karyo is a graphic designer whose work blurs the line between design and fine art. Born in Istanbul in 2000, he is a recent graduate of Graphic Design at the Royal Academy of Arts (KABK) in The Hague. Emir’s creative practice explores the relationship between image and typography, using a multidisciplinary approach that challenges conventional design structures. His posters, often treated like paintings, bring an expressive and unconventional energy to the field of graphic design.
His work has been exhibited internationally, including shows in the Netherlands, Finland, and Turkey. Emir has also gained industry experience through an internship at Berlin-based studio bus.group.
In addition to his design work, he co-founded Regionale Blasting Groep, a DJ collective that embraces an experimental mix of hardcore, drum and bass, and dubstep. Their first event, Search and Destroy (SAD), brought together music, visuals, and immersive design at Roodkapje Rotterdam.
“In both my artistic and design careers, I embrace a ‘bouncy’ method of creation where new ideas emerge simply through sharing thoughts or experimenting with something illogical or incorrect – a collaborative approach that often opens up fresh visual and conceptual perspectives.”
Esther Rou Jiao is a New York-based artist specializing in 3D, motion, and graphic design, whose practice has recently expanded into the world of AI art. Her work reflects a dedication to crafting visually engaging designs that resonate with audiences.
Esther's perspective on art is rooted in idealism. She views technology as a tool, similar to language, that serves as a bridge for creators to express their ideas and visions. Rather than being consumed by the rapid evolution of tools, Esther is focused on refining her creative process and overcoming the perfectionism that can hinder spontaneity in creation.
“As an idealist, I view technology, much like language, as a tool — a means for creators to express their ideas and visions. Instead of fixating on the capabilities or advancements of these tools, my focus is currently on refining my own creative habits. While it’s certain that tools will continue to evolve and become more powerful, my real goal is to move beyond the perfectionist mindset that insists on having a "perfect" idea before I begin creating.”
Read our interview with Esther Rou Jiao to learn more about her art, creative process, and inspirations.
Ludmila Zurdo is a graphic designer specializing in brand identity and packaging design. Originally from Argentina and now based in Osaka, Japan, she brings a unique perspective shaped by her background in fashion and her experience working across three continents. Before transitioning into graphic design, Ludmila spent years in the fashion industry, where she developed a keen eye for color, composition, and storytelling — elements that continue to influence her design work today.
Her approach is rooted in “simplicity with intention,” creating clean yet meaningful designs that balance structure with playfulness. She enjoys experimenting with shapes, textures, and typography while ensuring that every detail serves a purpose.
Outside of design, Ludmila draws inspiration from cinema, architecture, and everyday city life, finding creative sparks in everything from museum visits to street signs. With a passion for visual storytelling and an ever-evolving skill set, she is constantly seeking new challenges that push her out of her creative comfort zone.
“I also get inspired by the places I visit and where I’ve lived, or simply noticing street signs and fashion always provides me with endless creative inspiration.”
Darren Yao is a multidisciplinary designer based in Brooklyn, New York. For him, design is more than just creating — it’s about collaboration, connection, and the shared experiences that shape both the work and the people behind it. Currently a Junior Designer at Slope Agency, Darren brings a thoughtful and community-driven approach to his projects, valuing the relationships built along the way as much as the final outcome.
With a passion for crafting designs that resonate, Darren sees each project as an opportunity to create something meaningful for the world to engage with. Whether working with clients or collaborating with fellow creatives, he approaches design as a collective journey — one that continues to inspire and evolve.
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