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Debra Cartwright
Art director and illustrator.


The New York Times · HBO · HarperCollins · Essence Condé Nast · McDonald's · People

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Editorial Illustration 


Editorial illustration for The Atlantic, The New York Times, and Vogue Spain. Work spans watercolor, oil, and digital — created to illuminate ideas across news, culture, and politics.
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The Atlantic
Vogue Spain
New York Times

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Book Covers

The Hate U Give HarperCollins

Cover illustration for The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas — a #1 New York Times bestseller published by HarperCollins that was adapted into a major motion picture. The illustration became one of the most recognized book covers of the decade.

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Art Director: Jenna Stempel, Harper Collins

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illustrated book covers for publishers including Sourcebooks, Canongate, and Simon & Schuster across YA, middle grade, and adult nonfiction. Each cover required developing a distinct visual language that captures the emotional core of the story while meeting the commercial needs of the publisher and market.

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Time Inc
Editorial Design
 


Digital editorial design and social content for People.com, one of the world's highest-traffic entertainment platforms. Work included infographics, interactive features, social campaigns, and digital assets produced on rapid deadlines for a global audience.

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Designer — People.com Creative Team
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