Francisco Cortés is a 3D artist, illustrator, and industrial designer based in London, UK. With 15 years of experience working for brands and agencies worldwide, his work explores the surreal and metaphorical, creating contemplative landscapes through shadows, light, and geometry. His 3D illustrations are meditative, playful, and personal.

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Master of Arts in Illustration from the University of the Arts London, and having studied Teaching Spatial Design at the Royal College of Art, Francisco began his studies in Industrial Design in Mexico, followed by an international exchange in Melbourne, Australia.  He also holds a postgraduate degree in Illustration from the Academia de San Carlos and received the Fonca Conahcyt scholarship.

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Francisco has collaborated with studios in Copenhagen, Sydney, Berlin, London, and Seoul, creating work for brands like Coca-Cola, Amazon, IKEA, and Disney. His experience spans retail design, exhibition design, interior design, 3D art, animation, furniture, editorial illustration, and brand events.

He has taught at CENTRO University in Mexico and on Domestika. In his free time, he enjoys playing the piano and drums. He is always eager to learn and share moments with friends.