The Skill-Based Organization - More of a pipe dream than a reality? Mark Long's illustrations for PERSONAL magazine depict a cross-section of a multi-story office building, where employees, equipped with various tools, ladders, and slides, attempt to coordinate their skills and workflows as best they can.

The humorous cover story stems from the fact that many companies' traditional "operating systems" still rely on rigid job titles and predefined roles. The transition to a more fluid system, where teams are assembled purely based on required skills, often fails due to the rigidity of the system and the stubbornness of those involved.

Another sticking point: the necessary leadership culture is frequently lacking. When skills become the new internal currency, it requires a radical rethinking of resource sharing and power structures between departments. Let's be honest – who wants that?

Haufe's Personal.Magazin has been around since 1999. Originally launched as a printed supplement to the software product "Haufe Personal Office," it has evolved into an independent publication and is now Germany's most widely read HR magazine.

The Haufe Group is a family-owned company with approximately 2,500 employees and unites well-known brands such as Haufe and Lexware under one roof. The company, which began as a publisher of loose-leaf publications (like the legendary "Haufe Personalbüro"), quickly became a leading digital B2B provider of software, specialist information, HR solutions, and professional development.

Mark Long is represented by the Berlin-based illustration agency 2AGENTEN.

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11.06.2026 show complete article

Mario Wagner illustrated the motifs shown here for the magazine 'Deutsch perfekt', a leading educational language magazine published by ZEIT SPRACHEN.

It combines current journalism with effective language training and is aimed at people who want to learn German as a foreign language (GFL) or deepen their knowledge. The articles in the magazine are divided into the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR) levels Easy (A2), Intermediate (B1), and Advanced (B2–C2).

Mario Wagner illustrated the popular 'Language Feature' section. In this section, the editors explain famous phrases, pop culture, colloquialisms, and historical quotes from the German-speaking world.

The collages draw on small vocabulary items firmly established in the German lexicon, such as the famous, grammatically creative rants of socceer trainer Giovanni Trapattoni ("Flasche leer" [=empty bottle], "Was erlaube Strunz" [=What does Strunz think he's doing]). Brilliant.

The illustrator Mario Wagner is represented by the Berlin-based agency 2AGENTEN.

 
09.06.2026 show complete article

Since its founding in 1978, Torres Import has established itself as one of Spain's leading importers and distributors of gourmet and delicatessen products. With the "Selección Gastronómica 2025/2026" catalog, Torres Import showcases the diversity of its product range and underscores its commitment to providing gastronomic professionals with top-quality products.

Quality, origin, and culinary excellence are illustrated by Swedish illustrator Klas Fahlen.

His characteristic, playful style, featuring geometric shapes, warm colors, and expressive figures, lends the catalog its distinctive identity and conveys the joy of high-quality food in an engaging and contemporary way.

The project was conceived in collaboration with the Barcelona-based design studio Bascapo Design Studio. The visual design combines a clean, modern aesthetic with vibrant, inviting imagery that highlights the diversity and value of the product range.

Torres Import is part of the legendary Spanish company Miguel Torres, S.A., the long-established family business behind the world-famous Familia Torres wine brand.

The Torres family is one of Spain's most renowned winemaking families. Their roots in viticulture date back to the 16th century; the current winery was founded in 1870 in Vilafranca del Penedès and is now run by the fifth generation.

Illustrator Klas Fahlen is represented by the Berlin-based agency 2AGENTEN.

GoSee : torresimport.com

 
04.06.2026 show complete article