

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 Diseño, Cine, Televisión 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.
exhibitions
UAL, Central Saint Martins, London, UK. Moveable Fest. Collective Exhibition. 2024.
UAL, London College of Communication, London, UK. WIP Exhibition. Collective Exhibition. 2024.
Gallery Klyuch, Tokyo, Japan. Moveable Fest. Collective Exhibition. 2024.
LOOT, Mexico. 7 Illustrators 7 Photographers. Collective Exhibition. 2023.
Elena Garro Cultural Center, Mexico City. Bestiary of Juan José Arreola. Collective Exhibition. 2018.
Spain Cultural Center, Mexico City. XXVII Catalog of Illustrators. Collective Exhibition. 2018.
Bicentennial Park, Mexico City. XXVII Catalog of Illustrators. Collective Exhibition. 2017.
Faculty of Arts and Design UNAM, Mexico City. Human Figure Drawing. Collective Exhibition. 2016.
Franz Mayer Museum, Mexico City. Wooden Chair. Collective Exhibition. 2009.
INTERVIEWS
Universidad Iberoamericana. Forum The Value of Design. 2022.
Universidad de Boyacá. Colombia. Forum INDICREA. 2021.
MINUS 37. Sydney, Australia. The Poetry of 3D Illustration. 2020
Langweile Dich. German Design Blog. Alphabet as Musical Instruments. 2020
Inspiration Grid. Music Instruments Typography. 2020
Society 6. Artist Feature. Personal Interview. 2020
DOMESTIKA. Top 10: Best Projects of May. The Poet's House. 2018.
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 Selection. 2017.
ELENA GARRO CULTURAL CENTER. Winner of the Illustration Contest Day of the Book. 2017.
REASON PLAY. Outdoor Children’s Playground Design. 2nd Place. 2012.