J.D. Paulsen is a Mexican-born, Brooklyn-based digital artist with over 20 years of experience in the creative field. A graphic designer by trait, he specializes in vector-based digital portraits. In 2019 he was shortlisted for the World Illustration Award from the Association of Illustrators for his work in AlphaPod, a children's learning app he eventually launched in 2020. The following year, AlphaPod became a Communication Arts Interactive Competition finalist in the mobile app category and was awarded a Webby Awards honoree spot. Paulsen has worked on illustration projects for several 500 Fortune companies, such as Microsoft, Pixar, Disney, and Aetna.J.D. Paulsen is a Mexican-born, Brooklyn-based digital artist with over 20 years of experience in the creative field. A graphic designer by trait, he specializes...show full bio