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Its Nice ThatOctober 13, 2026

Joanna Blémont didn’t get to a 2,000 frame animation without doing a few “bad drawings” first

Illustrator Joanna Blémont, nominated for the V&A Illustration Awards, discusses her journey in balancing client work with personal style development. She emphasizes the importance of creating 'bad drawings' as part of the artistic process and shares insights about her collaboration with Loewe on a 2,000 frame animation. Brand strategists can learn from her approach to maintaining authenticity while working with major brands.

◎ EmerginganimationstrategyLoewe

Its Nice That: The V&A Illustration Awards-nominated illustrator Joanna Blémont understands the gentle balance between illustrating for big clients whilst simultaneously defining your own style – this is why she joined the Nicer Tuesdays stage in September to talk about the importance of doing “bad drawings”, moving into a tiny studio during lockdown to develop her practice and the 2,000 frame film she created in collaboration with a team of animators for Loewe.

Intelligence PanelSignal score: 70 / 100
Primary Signal
Emerging
Building momentum — trajectory being tracked
Brand Impact
Medium
Impact score: 60/100 — moderate relevance to positioning decisions
Novelty
Moderate
Novelty: 70/100 — iterative development of an existing theme
Action Priority
Soon
Flag for the next strategic review cycle
Scoring Rationale

The article highlights a unique perspective on the creative process in branding, particularly in animation, which is relevant for brand strategists looking to balance authenticity with client demands.

60
Impact
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Novelty
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Relevance
weight 35%
Brands Mentioned
LLoewe
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