Domestika Diary: Emma Hanquist

The Swedish illustrator shares her daily routine and how she incorporates creativity into her everyday

Editorial illustrators face an interesting creativity challenge—not only do they need to consider the practicalities of page design, but they also have to create images that are visually striking and contribute to a larger conversation.

Emma Hanquist is a Swedish illustrator who specializes in editorial illustration and who has also worked with brands such as Airbnb and Spotify. In today’s Domestika Diary, she talks not just about her daily routine, but also the places where she finds inspiration, and what she’s doing to foster her children’s creative habits.

Hanquist says that one important source of her creative energy is the outdoors. “I think it’s really important to connect your body with your mind,” she explains, which is why time spent in nature is such a large part of her daily routine.

Just going for a walk during lunch is a simple but effective way to enjoy the fresh air and potentially find new inspiration. Though you might not be in front of a sketchbook or laptop, these moments can help enrich your creative work and are also an important part of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

If you enjoyed this Domestika Diary and would like to learn more about editorial illustration, check out Emma Hanquist's online course: Editorial Illustration for Magazines.

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