Mike Lee

He/Him

Mike is a Toronto-based illustrator and designer. He loves bright colours, wonky patterns, and funny characters. Internet artifacts, obscure dreams, and vintage toys of forgotten characters inspire him. His process involves starting pieces traditionally and completing them with digital tools.

WWW.

Three editorial illustrations explore the Internet’s influence and impact on different users. These pieces highlight and expand on the ways the Internet shapes our world.

Poster Project

Three posters capture the distinct character of a flower shop, an art market, and a dog-walking service. Each poster is paired with a secondary design, including an Instagram carousel, a sticker sheet, and a business card.

^{Poster and stickers designed for Flux, an arts market.}

^{Poster and business card designed for Dylan’s dog walking service.}

^{Poster and Instagram carousel designed for Thistle, a flower boutique.}

Go Home

Where do we belong? Do we feel lost? How do we go back home? This is a story in which a boy wakes up alone and returns home alone.

Despina

This illustration is based on Italo Calvino’s postmodern novel Invisible Cities. Focusing on the city Despina as seen from the dock, where strong breezes sweep through sails and flags.