ABOUT

Between 2004 and 2018 I illustrated a number of cover and inside illustrations at The Economist. Art direction by Graeme James.

"Derek always shows terrific understanding of our needs, and with each brief has delivered consistently excellent work under a very tight deadline. He has never let me down." —Graeme James - Senior Cover Designer @ The Economist

"There's something wonderful when a half formed idea you have as an editor comes back both doing just what you wanted and looking far better than you imagined. I continue to be totally in love with illustrations by Derek." —Oliver Morton - Senior Briefings Editor @ The Economist

"Derek always has ideas to contribute, whatever the topic, and continues to present quality illustration work to deadline with every brief." —Una Corrigan - Graphics @ The Economist