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In line with the annual Beaujolais Nouveau period, Jean-Michel Tixier was entrusted with the task of illustrating the wine labels for the cuvée "Que le Spectacle Commence" produced by the natural winemaker Jean-Claude Lapalu. As a lover of wine, and in particular of this famous winemaker, Jean-Michel took great pleasure in creating this figurative representation of the name of the cuvée. Theatrical and burlesque, the label evokes both the celebrations associated with the unveiling of the new millésime and the spirit of conviviality that comes from sharing a good bottle of wine.

Known for its surprising flavours and bubbly packaging, Les bières de Belleville turned to the Playground studio to illustrate the labels of their quince beer designed in collaboration with Le Supercoin. Playground's humorous approach, with its vibrant colours and vibrant, upbeat graphics, is typical of the studio's style, and perfectly in keeping with the light-hearted, friendly tone at the very core of les bières de Belleville's identity.

As part of her latest collaboration with the Parc Animalier de Sainte-Croix, Cruschiform is breathing new life into the visual identity of this wildlife sanctuary dedicated to the preservation of biodiversity and endangered specimens. In a sensitive and delicate way, she illustrates the unique setting offered by the site, characterised by a real proximity to the animals. This is reflected throughout an immersive illustration that highlights the diversity of the flora and fauna.

This was the second time that Jean-Michel Tixier has worked for the online magazine of men's fashion boutique Mr. Porter. This time, his role was to illustrate the possibility of dressing stylishly as a larger man. Always subtle, his illustration is an ironic way of representing the absurdity of a fashion scene dictated by slim men, who dress everyone in the same way, ignoring the differences in size and build of each individual. The choice not to depict faces resonates with the substance of the article, which refers to the sense of anonymity suffered by these men living in a society in which dressing up is difficult if one does not fit the expected norms.

To mark Fashion Week Summer 2023-2024, Hermès has teamed up with the illustrator Damien Cuypers, whose work is already well known in the fashion community. This time, it's a full-size project, as the entire Hermès Saint Honoré showroom in Paris has been redesigned on a scale of 1. No detail was spared, including every little engraving. Damien Cuypers also provided graphics for the press release associated with the event, which was the finishing touch to a finely executed project.

This time, Deborah Szpilman's stroke was featured in the Echos Weekend journal. In a simple yet effective way, she depicts the trend of MBTI tests, which the article calls into question. Her approach shows a certain distance, with amusing illustrations that are nonetheless somewhat analytical in tone. As such, her drawings are in line with the journalist's argument, which points out the risks of this practice in the professional sphere.

In his latest collaboration with Crédit Agricole Assurances, Antoine Corbineau designed a series of illustrations to liven up and introduce colour to the Group's Guide to Responsible Communication. Thanks to the carefully-crafted, dynamic compositions and the use of a varied palette, the result is eye-catching and appealing, which makes you want to be drawn into the multitude of little details featured in each illustration.

The first graphic novel by Laurent Duvoux, Décroche, has just been released. It addresses the subject of grief, absence and the process of reconstruction with both sensitivity and humility, while maintaining a powerful graphic style that makes words almost unnecessary. Halfway between reality and memory, the images prevail and carry us through Laurent Duvoux's moving story.

The kick-off to the rugby world cup also marks the launch of a range of custom beer labels designed by Jules Le Barazer in collaboration with the Soma brewery. Jules' style, bursting with humour and always with a touch of wit that distinguishes him, is in tune with the festive atmosphere of the event and instantly brings a cheerful spirit among beer drinkers. Based on subjects of societal concern, he raises a number of issues with a rather light approach that nonetheless encourages deeper reflection. The result is a perfect combination of a celebratory atmosphere and an invitation to discussion, just what you'd expect from a reunion around a sporting event - in the setting of a brasserie, for example.

Last month, Stefan Glerum partnered with the Dutch magazine Winq to design their pride edition cover. Combining typography, bright colours, unusual scenes and characters, his illustration brilliantly conveys the friendly, festive atmosphere of this emblematic event for the queer community. His work can also be seen life-size in the window of the Scheltema bookshop in Amsterdam for the launch of the issue.

Over the last few years, Playground studio has given a voice to the dynamism and warmth that are the trademark of La Mad Jacques, a community that advocates environmentally-friendly travel without missing out on a good atmosphere and a chance to connect with others. Bright colours, clean lines and, above all, a great deal of pleasure in the crafting of these graphics take us on a unique adventure that reflects those offered by the collective.

It's that time of year again... But Bruno Mangyuku is keeping the summer spirit alive with his poetic approach to the latest cover of Le Un newspaper. His subtle style gently introduces the themes of the new literary season, embodied naturally and simply by the cover's star figure. A fine work on the character that allows the reader to identify with him, and drift away for a second before getting back into the swing of life once and for all.

Summer is on! We're sailing away for a few weeks with this beautiful illustration by Kim Roselier for Don du Vent, a boat setting off from Marseille. We shall be back in September with a series of exciting projects to unveil!

In this collaboration with the Belgian Weerts Group, Jean-Michel Tixier illustrated the logistics, motorsport and renewable energies sectors in which the brand specialises, with fineness and a touch of humour. The challenge was met with a tip, but still in line with the artist's style, drawing on the codes of Belgian comics, with a particular hint of the character of Michel Vaillant, the racing driver who has left his mark on many childhood memories in Belgium and France.

The story takes place five years after Return of the Jedi and twenty-five years before The Force Awakens, and follows the adventures of a Mandalorian mercenary beyond the territories controlled by the New Republic... Following the release of the final season of the series produced by Disney, Bruno Mangyoku took great pleasure in creating a poster of his vision of the Mandalorian, to share with all fans of the Star Wars saga.

On the cover of the supplement to the special BOOKS edition of the Guardian, Debora Szpilman fills a full page with lovers of literature.

Stefan Glerum has once again designed the poster for the Lente Kabinet Festival in Amsterdam, which each year welcomes a selection of international artists, DJs, visual artists and performers. His distinctive style, with its mix of Bauhaus and Italian Futurist influences, has graced this event for almost 10 years!

As a regular feature in the various titles of the So Press group, Jules Le Barazer has once again enhanced the media with his audacious pencil stroke, capable of conveying a wide variety of unusual subjects with a sense of humour and playfulness. For So Good, he has taken on a wide range of subjects, such as scientific data collectors feeding public databases from their phones on a passionate and no-profit initiative, or the sexuality of the elderly, which seems to be thriving a lot more than it seems. On the sports front, Jules has also created a slightly caustic but always witty illustration for So Foot, addressing the subject of Wikileaks and bitter fans who like to change the biographies of their hated players at will.

For the third year running, Playground is responsible for publicity at the LV Foundation's Family Festival. The family, as pop and colorful as ever, has grown, and we're delighted to discover the new members, who are resolutely graphic and gently crazy.