
Francisco Cortés is a 3D artist, illustrator, and industrial designer based in London, UK. His work explores the surreal and metaphorical, creating contemplative landscapes through shadows, light, and geometry. His 3D illustrations are meditative, playful, and personal.
Master of Arts in Illustration from the University of the Arts London, 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.
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.
INTERVIEWS
MINUS 37 | The Poetry of 3D Illustration
Inspiration Grid | Typographic Music
IBERO | Forum The Value of Design
Society 6 | Now on view: Francisco Cortés
Langweile Dich | Alphabet als Musikinstrumente
DOMESTIKA | Top 10: Best Projects
AWARDS
Fonca-Conahcyt, Mexico. Scholarships Abroad AFPE. 2023.
Domestika. Top 10: Best Projects of May. The Poet's House. 2018.
Secretary of Culture Mexico. XXVII Catalog of Illustrators. 2017.
Educal. Winner of the Illustration Contest Day of the Book. 2017.
Reason Play. Outdoor Children’s Playground Design. 2nd Place. 2012.