The Verge's Creative Highlights: A Year of Art and Innovation in 2024

The Verge Art Team's 2024 Showcase

The Verge art team has been incredibly active this year, producing a variety of illustrations, photographs, and interactive designs to complement stories ranging from underwater sea cables to AI companions. Here’s a recap of 20 standout projects from 2024, featuring insights from the creators behind them.

2004: A Look Back

Design by Cath Virginia
In a special retrospective, The Verge revisits 2004, heralded as the year that shaped the internet. The design team crafted a nostalgic package that celebrates the digital emergence of that era, showcasing a blend of creativity and connection.
– Kristen Radtke, creative director

The Cloud Under the Sea

Photography by Go Takayama
For a feature on the vast network of undersea internet cables, the team created a visually stunning blue world filled with maps and data visualizations that highlight the essential work of those who maintain this hidden infrastructure.
– Kristen Radtke, creative director

Friend or Faux?

Photography by Stormy Pyeatte
This project features ethereal floral photography and projection mapping, crafting a mesmerizing design that evokes themes of AI companionship.
– Cath Virginia, senior designer

Spreadsheet Superstars

Design by Kristen Radtke
Exploring the unexpected rise of Excel competitions, the design team depicted the power of spreadsheets in storytelling, blending rows and columns creatively to illustrate the narrative.
– David Pierce, editor-at-large

Content Goblins

Photography by Amelia Holowaty Krales
In a whimsical special edition, the team embraced a playful aesthetic, using slime and goop to visualize the enrichment of online content.
– Kristen Radtke, creative director

Today's Smart Homes

Art by Adrián Astorgano
This piece reflects on the balance between smart technology and the human experience, illustrating how tech enhances life without overshadowing it.
– Barbara Krasnoff, reviews editor

Alexa, Thank You for the Music

Art by Mojo Wang
A touching illustration celebrates how smart speakers can enrich the lives of the elderly, capturing moments of joy and connection.
– Barbara Krasnoff, reviews editor

Google’s SEO Crackdown

Art by Cath Virginia
The Verge tackles the complexities of SEO and its impacts on content quality, using striking visuals to convey the message.
– Mia Sato, platforms and communities reporter

The Rise of Smart Rings

Photography by Amelia Holowaty Krales
This project explores the aesthetics of smart wearables, emphasizing creativity in showcasing small gadgets through colorful props and designs.
– Victoria Song, senior reviewer

How the Stream Deck Rose

Art by Richard Parry
A retrospective on the Optimus Maximus keyboard and its influence on modern devices, captured through playful animations.
– Cath Virginia, senior designer

With such a diverse range of projects, The Verge's art team has truly demonstrated the power of visual storytelling in 2024.