Workbook Creative, Inc.

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Heidi Vilkman

illustration of Coffee packaging concept for a single estate coffee in Ethiopia, cover illustration. This concept was to highlight the importance of ecological stories in packaging. Abyssinian white eyes, coffee plant including coffee flower and coffee berries, and cordia africana and acacia shade tree, intricate ink line and  botanical details. Lush greenery, ecosystem
illustration of A botanical gin drink illustration - a concept for drink packaging. Based on botanical research and British wildlife, as well as botanical ingredients. The illustration is mocked up on a bottle, with a fox wearing a botanical crown from the hedgerow. Concept about the origins and folklore connected to gin and botanical drinks.
illustration of A beautiful Magnolia surface repeat pattern for a bedding and homewares collections. Botanical ink and watercolour detail. Floral trailing pattern. Magnolia flower in different stages, bud and full flower. Cluster on pink flowers.
illustration of A Dancing Cranes illustration for Japan collection with process details on ink line and drawing. Detailed hand drawn ink and digital colouring. With Japanese fan, sensu, and cherry blossom, sakura, trees framing the dancing cranes in Spring time in Japan. Suitable for licensing.
illustration of Wild Brew is a coffee concept collection, hand drawn in detailed ink and digitally coloured, to convey two stories of coffee growing ecosystems in two different countries in the world, Ethiopia and Columbia. The packaging concept illustrate the need for storytelling in packaging and highlight the need for consumers to make more informed choices on their products. Lush painterly style illustration with expressive ink line.
illustration of A vibrant botanical repeat pattern with spring florals, including forget-me-nots, cowslips and celandine flowers. Dark background with vibrant green leaves, yellow flowers and baby blue flowers. Grasses. Floral watercolor pattern. For licensing.

Profile

I am a UK based, Finnish born illustrator and surface pattern designer, specialising in hand drawn biophilic design, to help heritage and artisan brands stand out from their competitors without relying on trends. My botanical illustrations and pattern collections are rooted in heritage, stories and folklore. My bespoke design work is suited to brands, who want to convey their unique vision through authentic and soulful design.

Style/Techniques

Design, Digital, Painterly, Pen & Ink, Stylized, 3-D Rendering, Watercolor, Decorative, Floral, Pattern, Whimsical, Concept Art

Subject/Specialties

Book Covers, Botanical, Education, Landscape, Licensing, Nature, Packaging, Product, Textiles, Travel, Wildlife, Food/Beverage, Lifestyle, Feminine, Environmental, Branding, Surface Design