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20 of the most exciting illustrators to follow in 2022
Xavier Mula Studio is an illustration and creative studio based in Igualada, Barcelona.
The studio’s work focuses on editorial, advertising, branding, and visual communication.
Xavier Mula studied Illustration and Graphic Design at Escola Massana and Escola Francesca Bonnemaison in Barcelona.
In addition to his studio practice, he teaches at La Gaspar Design School in Igualada (Barcelona).
His versatile approach allows him to take on a wide range of projects, while maintaining a distinctive visual language defined by vibrant, bold colours and a direct, playful style.
His illustrations are always energetic, yet carefully controlled—resulting in work that feels both dynamic and precise.
He also collaborates with professionals from different disciplines to ensure the best possible outcome for each project.
His work has received several awards, including the Gold Laus Award 2014 (Spain), Museum and the Web Award 2014 (USA), Junceda Award 2014 (Spain), selection in the Ibero-American Illustration Catalogue 2016 (Mexico), and shortlist recognition at the World Illustration Awards in 2021, 2023 and 2024 (UK).
SELECTED CLIENTS
Forbes, UEFA, HarperCollins, Editorial SM, Pearson, El País, Oxford University Press, Ferrari Magazine, Edelvives, Sallie Mae’s, Spainmedia, Generalitat de Catalunya, Gobierno de España, Sapiens, Òmnium Cultural, Ajuntament de Barcelona, Ayuntamiento de Madrid, Innoble, Barcelona en Comú, Mosquito books, Ediciones Castillo, DaFont, Naratek Mag, TC Media, esMADRIDmagazine, Edicions del Periscopi, Diputació de Barcelona, URBACT, Òmnium Cultural, Escola Nova 21, Ediciones Castillo, Rayo Verde editorial, Editorial Cruïlla, Ara llibres, AiPAZ, El Malpensante, Surtdecasa, MMP Capellades, Ajuntament d’Igualada, La Directa newspaper, among others.
INTERVIEWS
UN PERIODISTA EN EL BOLSILLO – 2022
AWARDS
- 2024 –Selected on the World Illustration Awards Shortlist of the Association of illustrators, on two projects. Advertising and Publishing categories.
- 2023 –Selected on the World Illustration Awards Shortlist of the Association of illustrators.
- 2022 – First prize in the Igualada city awards of graphic design– Premi disseny Gaspar Camps– Igualada. Spain
- 2021 –Selected on the World Illustration Awards Shortlist of the Association of illustrators.
- 2019 – Bronze medal in the ÑH19 awards for the illustrations of Core business section of Forbes magazine.
- 2018 – Commercial merit award winner of Ijungle Illustration awards
- 2016 – A’ Design Award & Competition award in Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design categories for Mapping Taüll 1123 project – Italy
- 2016 – Selected for VI Catálogo Iberoamericano de Ilustración – SM Foundation, El Ilustradero y Feria internacional del libro de Guadalajara, México
- 2014 – Gold Laus first prize on the audiovisual category for Mapping Taüll 1123 project – ADG/FAD Barcelona
- 2014 – Junceda illustration award first prize on the Outreach and Science category for Mapping Taüll 1123 project – APIC Catalonia
- 2014 – First prize in the Museums and the Web awards with Mapping Taüll 1123 project – Baltimore ( USA )
- 2014 – Pocket Gamer Bronze award for Necklace of Skulls interactive book – UK
- 2013 – First prize in the Igualada city awards of digital arts – Igualada. Spain