Illustrating the Zodiac

Creating twelve original illustrations for kikki.K’s 2025 Astrology Collection.

Working from the creative direction of Lisa Gorman, I created twelve original illustrations for kikki.K’s 2025 Astrology Collection, one for each sign of the zodiac, which became the foundation for a wider range of stationery, apparel and gifting.

I wanted each sign to have its own personality while still feeling like part
of the same collection. I explored the symbols, characteristics and visual references associated with each zodiac sign, then brought them together through a shared illustration style and colour palette.

Once the twelve illustrations were complete, I worked on translating them across the wider collection, including an Astrology Journal, notebooks, greeting cards, stickers and T-shirts. With so many different formats,
part of the challenge was making sure the artwork could move between something as small as a sticker and a much larger product without losing the details or character of the original illustration.

I worked across the collection from the initial illustration and design through to final artwork and production, adapting the designs for different products, materials and print requirements and working with suppliers to bring the finished range to life.

It was a really fun opportunity to take something I love doing, llustration and see it grow into a complete product collection, with twelve individual artworks connecting everything together.

Credits
Graphic Designer + Illustrator: Emily Esen
Creative Director: Lisa Gorman
Photography & Photography Art Direction: Emily McBean