From early depictions of St Nicholas, to the iconic 1930s representation of Santa Claus for the Coca Cola Company, illustration has been instrumental in bringing the Christmas spirit to life. The portly, big-bearded older man in the distinctive red and white outfit, is now globally recognised, recreated and represented in near-uniform ways, despite being a totally fictional character (or is he?). Illustrations of holly, reindeer, Christmas trees, candles, stars, religious-inspired iconography are seen the world over, transcending geography, culture and climate.
Christmas illustrations featuring scenes, themes and motifs on products, packaging, wrapping paper, cards, decorations, retail spaces and hospitality venues go back centuries. These images are also often animated for use in advertising, social media and websites. Now synonymous with Christmas, these illustrations and animations are emotive and evocative of traditions and customs shared around the world. From simple patterns to elaborate, detailed illustrations and full-length animated advertisements, the full spectrum of art and design is on display by brands looking to make an impression and commercial impact.
Take a look at some of our past work for Christmas illustrations and animations for campaigns, products, packaging and more:
