Marcus Gilmore

Graphic Designer & Illustrator

POSTERS & COVER DESIGN

Illustration / Character design / Typography

PICKLES AND PANSY : THE CHEESY PICKLE

Children’s literature / Art Direction / Illustration

My role for this project was to produce a great bed-time story that would inspire and challenge the imaginations of young readers. The intended auidence were from 1-7 year olds and from reviews they went down a treat!

Sparking young imaginations with Pickles and Pansy where every page turns into an adventure! In mid 2025 I illustrated a children’s book focussing on a lovable, but rambactious pug called Pickles and a fluffy cat called Pansy. The first book is a rhyming paperback story, featuring adventures with neighbourhood kids, copious amounts of cheese, and special dedicated colouring pages! The inspiration behind the book for the characters, were based off of two real-life pugs named Lily and Lexy.

You can find more details or explore the books directly on the Official Pickles and Pansy website linked here www.picklesandpansy.com

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

COMPOSERS FOR CHILDREN

Illustration / Character design / Motion / Educational content

Selected series of animated old famous composers and musicians produced for online educational content for children. This was designed and produced as part of a educational fo brief for Turbine Creative Agency during the COVID lock down in 2021. Static Photo assets were provided, and my role was to bring them alive with subtle animation techniques.

LOGO & BRANDING

Logo & packaging development - client work & self initiated personal work. Kwagga is a South African wine that I developed as a fun idea exercise to explore a fictitious branding brief. Utilizing stripes and a bold visual identity to entice the viewer with distinct packaging.