Igor-Alban "The Black Frog" Chevalier
Illustrator
Storyboard Artist
Concept Artist
Art Director
My path into the creative world began as a kid, and I enjoyed telling stories and writing. I became interested in journalism as I grew older and liked learning to conduct research, interview people, and write news stories during my post-graduation course. When I joined Britannica Encyclopedia in 2007 as a senior content analyst, I enjoyed learning new things while working on various subjects within the website. Writing was always my love, and I knew it was what I wanted to accomplish. Now, I'm always exploring and creating, seeking new ways to connect with others via my words.
My advice to young creatives beginning their career is simple: be interested and curious. Accept your voice, and don't be scared to experiment with other styles and ideas. Educate yourself with advanced studies and keep yourself updated on what's happening in the field of your interest. Consistent practice is essential; the more you create, the better you will get.
Although I am not a professional artist, my work in content creation combines creative expression and precision. Creativity and accuracy go hand in hand. I ensure my writing is compelling and well-crafted by staying updated with industry trends and constantly developing my talents. I incorporate creativity into each project while following guidelines and technical requirements, producing high-quality content that appeals to the audience, as in Encyclopedia Britannica and Fepy.com.
My ideal dream project would allow me to use my writing abilities while giving me opportunities to learn and build new skills. I thrive on challenges and derive enormous joy from constantly extending my knowledge. A project that blends any new concepts and approaches would be fascinating and rewarding.
Writing Fepy.com Profile
I created engaging and educational material for the Fepy.com profile, emphasizing the company's services and distinct value proposition. This assignment required substantial research and creative writing to express the brand's identity successfully.
Al Zaabi Group Profile Editing
I carefully modified the Al Zaabi Group profile to highlight their commercial accomplishments and corporate culture. This assignment necessitated a thorough grasp of the organization's past and future goals, which I communicated through clear and compelling editing.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Conducted research to find educational links to improve the educational value of Britannica Online and provide helpful reference reading resources and multimedia content from educational websites for various age levels (elementary, primary, high school, and scholars).
Balancing creativity with business requires a combination of fresh ideas and intelligent thought. Identifying the target audience and primary goals allows me to guarantee that my creative work is in line with corporate aims. This entails creating exceptional content and concentrating on results-oriented techniques. Integrating creativity, market trends, and feedback helps to create appealing content.
The digitization of art has transformed the creative process by making it easier to acquire and versatile. Aside from ease, technology provides interaction and global access to artwork, enabling artists to communicate with a larger audience and receive immediate responses. I have not used any app or software to create or draw, but I want to learn Procreate.
Working on a project where I had to add external links and multimedia to the Encyclopedia Britannica platform was my favorite project since it allowed me to improve a prominent educational resource that has long been a cornerstone of knowledge. By undertaking extensive research to find and organize educational links, I enjoyed the advantages of reading via Britannica Online.
This includes offering useful reference material and multimedia information from trustworthy educational websites geared to different age groups—from preschool and primary kids to high school students and academics. EB projects were highly fulfilling since they combined my love of reading with the potential to learn more from reliable resources.