The key difference between an illustrator and a graphic designer lies in their primary focus and skill set. An illustrator specializes in creating hand-drawn or digitally rendered images, often with a strong emphasis on artistic expression and storytelling. Their work is focused on producing visually engaging illustrations that communicate ideas, concepts, or narratives. On the other hand, a graphic designer focuses on visual communication and problem-solving, using typography, imagery, color and layout to create designs for various purposes, such as branding, advertising and user interface design.

Illustrators usually concentrate on making unique artworks, whereas graphic designers prioritize crafting functional and visually appealing designs tailored to specific goals and target audiences. Fortunately, at Superside, we have access to the top 1% of global talent, so we're able to offer both approaches in a single subscription service.