Illustration still matters

Good illustrations doesn’t just decorate, it communicates. When done well, they guide your audience, enhances your message, and helps you stand out in a crowded market. They add warmth, humanity, and a sense of fun (or seriousness, if that’s your thing) without saying a single word.

And because we create custom vector illustrations, everything we design is fully scalable and ready to use across digital and print. No blurry edges, no mismatched colours; just sharp, flexible artwork that adapts.

Flat vector illustration of a diverse group of people representing a delivery service team.
Flat vector illustration of a diverse group of people representing a delivery service team.

As a Dundee illustration studio, we’re proud of our roots in a city known for creativity, comics, and bold design. We bring that same energy and character to every project, whether we’re working with local businesses or global brands. From rough sketches to polished icon systems, we love collaborating with people who care about quality, consistency, and personality in their visuals.

Whether you’re rebranding, launching something new, or just trying to make your content more engaging, we’ll work closely with you to make sure the illustration style fits seamlessly into your existing design system.

Vintage cartoon illustration of a blonde superhero girl in a blue costume and pink cape flying.
Vintage cartoon illustration of a blonde superhero girl in a blue costume and pink cape flying.

We believe illustration should never be an afterthought. It’s a vital part of how you communicate with your audience. And when it’s done right, it can make your message clearer, more memorable, and more fun.

So if you’re looking for a creative illustration partner in Dundee, or you just need a reliable icon designer who gets your brand, get in touch.

Let’s make something visual today...
Cartoon astronaut in a blue futuristic space suit floating on a black background.
Cartoon astronaut in a blue futuristic space suit floating on a black background.
black blue and yellow textile

Book cover design

At Lobotype, we’re passionate about the power of storytelling—both in words and in visuals. As a creative exercise, our team set out to reimagine the covers of some of our favourite novels, using bold illustrative techniques and carefully crafted typography to bring new life to classic tales. From the epic journey of The Hobbit, to the eerie post-apocalyptic world of The Day of the Triffids, and the heartbreaking beauty of Flowers for Algernon, each cover was a chance to explore mood, symbolism, and narrative through design.

This project wasn’t just about aesthetic reinterpretation, it was about celebrating the emotional core of each story, showcasing how design can deepen a reader’s connection before the first page is even turned.