illustrationrather
Illustrationrather is a term used in design and visual communication to describe a deliberate preference for illustration over photography or other photographic imagery in conveying information, mood, or branding. It denotes a policy or aesthetic that treats illustration as the primary means of visual storytelling rather than live-action or stock photography.
Etymology and usage: The phrase has appeared in online design discourse since the early 2020s, where designers
Characteristics and techniques: It favors hand-drawn, vector, or stylized imagery, including flat design, line art, isometric
Applications and implications: Illustrationrather can improve brand consistency, simplify licensing and rights management, and enhance readability
See also: Graphic design; Illustration; Visual communication; Editorial illustration; Isometric art.