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Better late than never, Talkie Walkie would like to wish you all the best for 2024! 2023 has been a great year, with us working on a number of exciting projects for Uniqlo, Hermès, Samsung, France Culture, Netflix and Rhodia. We've also had the chance to meet some great people, including two new artists who have joined the agency: Quentin Schwab and Debora Szpilman. Debora has given us the pleasure of producing our greetings card, which is cheerful, friendly and light, and expresses everything we wish you for the New Year! See you soon, Sarah and Edouard.

In the latest Hors serie of Elle Déco, Quentin Schwab and his informal, approachable graphic style strike a detached, offbeat tone to illustrate the article dealing with the problem of rip-off furniture. With their lively, dynamic style, the drawings make you smile at first, but this humorous approach also encourages you to question this rather delicate subject in the world of design.

This time it's in the pages of the latest New York Times that the characters of Debora Szpilman have taken up residence, illustrating the cover of the American newspaper's literary section. Wit and humour are at the heart of Debora's designs, perfectly in tune with the tone of the article, which discusses the memoirs of the world's wealthiest people. Depicted in colour, they stand out from the other items included in the images, which are in black and white.

To mark the start of the new year, the Telegraph magazine turned to Bruno Mangyoku to illustrate the cover of the first issue of 2024. The design is intended to depict a compilation of key events of the past year, featuring the major figures of the period, with references and characteristics specific to each one of them. With a touch of irony, this retrospective is a light-hearted and humorous way of looking forward to the New Year, for which we send you our very best wishes.

The spirit of Christmas has reached Les Bouillons Pigalle & République with a new illustration by Jean-Michel Tixier, whose humorous, offbeat approach has once again brought Parisian restaurants to life. We take this opportunity to wish you a very merry Christmas.

Almost 10 years after their first collaboration, Tyrsa and Benoît Castel have teamed up yet again to offer a Christmas log that recalls the spirit of sharing and reuniting associated with the festive season. Lettering and culinary expertise come together in this finely crafted pastry. Through its unique graphics, L'Entrenous celebrates the bond with our nearest and dearest, and invites us to enjoy a tasty experience.

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.

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.