Luis Mendo
Spanish-born illustrator based in Nagano, Japan, known for warm, hand-drawn work and a shokunin approach to craft; former art director/editorial designer who left a career in Amsterdam to focus on drawing, publishing, and a membership platform for his work.
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Apr 8, 2026 • 32min
Luis Mendo: Designer turned illustrator on making things that could only come from you
Luis Mendo, a Spanish-born illustrator in Nagano who left art direction to devote himself to hand-drawn work, discusses craft, presence, and making things that carry your imprint. He talks about life in Japan reshaping his pace and attention to detail. He explains using LLMs as practical tools while choosing slow, analog practices and a shokunin approach to creative life.
