Source Design You Trust  Julia Iredale is an illustrator and artist based on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada, and she is represented by the Bright Agency. Her art is deeply inspired by mythology, fairy tales, history, and fantasy, weaving these influences into dreamlike, imaginative illustrations. Julia earned her bachelor’s degree from Emily Carr University…

Source Design You Trust  In 2016, the Dutch police, together with the company Guard From Above, trained eagles to intercept drones in the air, testing whether predatory birds could be turned into a living air defense system. The eagles proved to be accurate and strong enough to snatch devices out of the sky without harming…

Source Design You Trust  Chrigel Farner is a Swiss-born artist, illustrator, comic creator, and painter currently living in Berlin. His work stands out for its vivid imagination, intricate detail, and a dynamic style that melds chaos with narrative clarity. Farner has illustrated comic books, children’s books, and worked on editorial projects, with notable works including…

Source Design You Trust  Designed for Germany’s Autobahn, the Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Roadster showcased some of the most elegant automotive styling of the 1930s. With only 29 units produced, it stood out as the most coveted variant in the 500K series, featuring sweeping fenders and exposed exhaust pipes crafted by Hermann Ahrens at the Sindelfingen…

Source Design You Trust  Kirsten Schaap is an illustrator based in Amsterdam. She describes her art as entering the realm of the “Dark Queen,” often focusing on detailed, moody, and fantasy-inspired themes. Her Instagram features hundreds of posts showcasing meticulous ink drawings and stylized characters, and she is known for her intricate linework. Kirsten actively…

Source Design You Trust  Yang Jialun is an artist from Shanghai, China, known for his highly detailed sci-fi and horror illustrations. His work depicts grimy cyborgs, alien forms, and dystopian landscapes—often rendered with blueprint-like technical precision, but featuring grotesque, surreal subjects. He draws inspiration from manga and anime, such as “Akira” and “Ghost in the…

Source Design You Trust  1st Place: “Venice of Africa” by Mauro De Bettio, Italy The Artist Gallery Awards 2025 showcased 25 stunning travel photographs that capture the spirit of exploration, culture, and human connection. These images go beyond technical mastery, offering emotional depth and unique perspectives that reveal the richness of our shared world. Emphasizing…

Source Colossal   “Wherever I go, bees come,” says Matt Somerville. A carpenter by trade, Somerville is also a committed conservationist, having spent the last 14 years building and installing approximately 800 homes for the dwindling insect populations around the English countryside. “The Hive Architect,” a film directed by Max Weston and released by the outdoor…