Illustrations by Mads Berg

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Mads Berg is a talented illustrator and graphic designer based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Mads is widely known for his modern art deco style and vintage graphics. He creates 3-dimensional environments that bares only the essentials which in the end leaves you with simplier illustrations that has a clear message. His way of combining these elements makes his works unique and interesting.

Mads graduated from the Danish Design School in 2001, and since then, he has been working independently as an illustrator. Over the years he has been fortunate to work with several well respected clients. His main fields of illustration are Posters, Brand Illustrations, Key Visuals, Editorial Illustrations, Cover Art, Murals. The illustrations are characterized by a style which translates classic poster art into a modern and timeless look.

Occasionally working as a lecturer at design schools. Several times member of the jury, awarding the best in Swedish and Norwegian Contemporary Illustration. In 2010 he won the "Best Danish Children's Comic" prize and in 2009 he won the Danish Design Prize. Mads' poster art is represented at the Danish National Design Archives at the Design Museum.

Creativity has always been a great and inspiring part of his life. Mads urge for expressing himself creatively combined with his passionate interest for art led him to illustrate. His great interest is particular in ancient and modern art, and the inspiration he collect from that is really what fuels his fire and makes him want to express his work through illustrations.