Iconic by Design

Famous Glasses is a playful illustration series that pays tribute to cultural icons through one subtle but unmistakable detail—their eyewear. Each piece strips away the noise and captures the essence of a personality using minimal forms, negative space, and just the right silhouette of specs.

The series is part design exercise, part character study—a visual shorthand that lets viewers connect the dots and discover who’s who through shape, proportion, and cultural memory. It’s simple, smart, and a little cheeky. Designed to be both instantly recognizable and beautifully abstract, each portrait invites a double-take—and maybe a smile.

Created as both a love letter to iconic figures and an exploration of how little you really need to say a lot.