Editorial Illustrations for The Current

Client

The Current /
The Trade Desk

Role

Designer

Services

Illustration

Industry

Tech / Advertising

Editorial Illustrations for The Current

Client

The Current /
The Trade Desk

Role

Designer

Services

Illustration

Industry

Tech / Advertising

ABOUT

Created original editorial illustrations for The Current, The Trade Desk's publication covering advertising technology and industry insights. Working at rapid pace, I produced 3+ illustrations weekly while maintaining visual consistency across complex technical topics.

BUSINESS CHALLENGE

The Current needed to make dense, technical advertising industry content more accessible and engaging for busy executives and marketing professionals. Articles covering programmatic advertising, data privacy, and industry trends required visual storytelling that could quickly communicate complex concepts.

MY ROLE

Illustration • Concept Development • Art Direction • Motion/Animation • Asset Production

Animated gifs for articles

PROCESS & DELIVERABLES

Style & Concepting
Concepted and presented multiple visual directions per article.

Collaboration
Iterated with the editorial team via email to refine concepts, integrate feedback, and deliver polished final assets.

Deliverables
Created illustrations in multiple aspect ratios (16:9 hero, 1200x434 email banner, 1200px square, 9:16 Instagram Story) and optimized assets for responsive layouts.

Concept to Creation
Sketched 2–3 concepts per article.

Collaboration
Refined concepts with team via email.

Optimized Delivery
Created web-ready illustrations in multiple aspect ratios.

IMPACT

Enhanced Storytelling
Articles elevated with custom, story-driven artwork.

Brand Cohesion
Consistent visuals aligned with Current’s identity and The Trade Desk’s brand standards.

Engagement Lift
Distinctive illustrations encouraged deeper readership and shareability across web, email, and social channels.

Enhanced Storytelling
Editorial articles brought to life through custom illustrations.

Brand Cohesion
Visuals aligned with Current’s identity and The Trade Desk’s brand standards.

Engagement Lift
Distinct artwork encouraged deeper readership and shareability.

To comply with my non-disclosure agreement, I have omitted and obfuscated confidential information in this case study. All information in this case study is my own and does not necessarily reflect the views of The Trade Desk.

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Website design and content ©2025 Jen Satzger Design.

Website design and content ©2025 Jen Satzger.