YANNIK SAAL
YANNIK SAAL

Strong Dollar

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New York Times
Editorial
2025

This illustration was created for The New York Times Frugal Traveler column, which explores how the strong U.S. dollar is making international travel more affordable for Americans. The challenge was to visually connect money and travel in a simple yet engaging way.

I chose to illustrate a paper plane folded from a U.S. dollar bill—symbolizing both financial strategy and the freedom of travel. To refine the concept, I explored origami techniques, discovering how intricate and intentional money folding can be. This added depth to the idea, reinforcing how financial choices shape travel experiences.

The composition is light and dynamic, reflecting the excitement of exploring new places while subtly nodding to the economic forces behind it. Seeing my work published in The New York Times was a rewarding milestone, and I hope this illustration adds to the story’s impact.

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Strong Dollar

Client:
Medium:
Published:

New York Times
Editorial
2025

This illustration was created for The New York Times Frugal Traveler column, which explores how the strong U.S. dollar is making international travel more affordable for Americans. The challenge was to visually connect money and travel in a simple yet engaging way.

I chose to illustrate a paper plane folded from a U.S. dollar bill—symbolizing both financial strategy and the freedom of travel. To refine the concept, I explored origami techniques, discovering how intricate and intentional money folding can be. This added depth to the idea, reinforcing how financial choices shape travel experiences.

The composition is light and dynamic, reflecting the excitement of exploring new places while subtly nodding to the economic forces behind it. Seeing my work published in The New York Times was a rewarding milestone, and I hope this illustration adds to the story’s impact.

YANNIK SAAL
YANNIK SAAL

Ideas:

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Sketch:

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AN IMAGINATIVE SEEDEditorial
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TIMEOUT
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DAEMONSEditorial
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BE REEL
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TENERIFELandscape Illustrations
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WORK WOES & WHIMS
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Secular HolidaysEditorial
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CAPITAL OFFENCEEditorial
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READY FOR THE ISLANDEditorial
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THUS SPAKE BELLAVISTABook Cover Design
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RIDDLE OF TIMEEditorial
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IT’S NICE OUTSIDELandscape Illustrations
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