Ilustrime

Ilustrime is a term found in digital art and design discourse referring to a practice that blends illustration with time-based media. As a neologism, it lacks a single, formal definition and its meaning varies by community. Generally, ilustrime describes methods or works where static imagery is combined with motion, sequential timing, or interactive elements to convey narrative, mood, or temporality. The etymology is a blend of 'illustration' and 'time' or 'timeline', reflecting its crossovers between still images and dynamic media.

In practice, ilustrime can describe several approaches: animated illustrations that maintain a drawn or painterly aesthetic; cinemagraphs or looping animations that extend a static image through motion; or editorial and concept art workflows that integrate illustration with motion design. In education and industry discussions, the term is often used to distinguish between purely static illustration and time-based illustration practices, though some sources use it interchangeably with motion illustration or animated illustration.

Reception is mixed; proponents see ilustrime as a useful umbrella for exploring how illustration communicates over time, while critics note the term's vagueness can hinder precise communication. There are no universally recognized governing bodies or canonical works, and usage tends to be community-specific, especially within online art platforms and design schools. See also: illustration, animation, motion graphics, cinemagraph.