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Illustrators North x AOI: InDepth with Fiona McDonnell.
We’re back with another InDepth - this time with Belfast illustrator Fiona McDonnell and Belfast Design Week.

From bold commercial work to self-initiated projects, we’ll dig into how Fiona has built a distinctive style across advertising, branding, editorial and heritage. We’ll also explore the impact of DIY art movements, community, and carving out your own path in the industry.
Stick around after for questions, chats, and a chance to connect.

Fiona McDonnell is a Belfast-based illustrator blending comic book energy with contemporary design. Alongside her client work, she’s deeply involved in artist collectives, exhibition curation, q***r underground club nights, and the Irish music scene, and regularly speaks and facilitates with universities and cultural organisations.