Christian Leban collaborates with brands and agencies, providing illustrations and visual concepts for a broad range of digital and print projects. Specialising in illustration, mostly black & white, Christian aspires to create artwork that invokes interest with strong contrasts and striving for new approaches.
With a background in skateboarding and a passion for everything outdoors. His work is not about pushing pixels but about telling a story. Christian believes in using his skills for good and enjoys working on projects for a social or ethical cause. He is also part of the Climate Designers network and the Social Business Hub Styria.
Inquiries
For all new business inquiries please email to hello@christianleban.com
Recognition
Designforum Graz
We <3 illustration
Group exhibition, 2021
Part of the Forward Festival
Happy Zine, 2021
Backside Skateboarding Mag
Artist Feature, 2021
Designforum Graz
The designer next to you
Group exhibition, 2020
Antenna Conference Speaker
World's best design graduates
Dutch Design Week Eindhoven, 2019
Red Dot Award
Brands & Communication Design
Views of China, 2019
Art Directors Club Junior Award
Views of China Animation, 2019
Abduzeedo Feature
Monthly Portfolio Inspiration, 2019
Semplice Showcase Feature
Site of the Week, 2019
ARC Award Silver with Rosebud
ORF Public Value Report, 2016
Selected Clients
Peak Performance
MQ Wien
Burg Rabenstein
Luca Werner
Stefan Spiessberger
The Rolling Home
Education
University of Applied Sciences FH Joanneum, Communication Design Master’s degree with honors
Tongji University Shanghai, China, Exchange term at College of Design & Innovation
