My work for Zopa has stretched over several years now, beginning with designing their currency characters, who nowadays grace their TV commercials.
Here was the first introduction of the characters....
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I also drew a series of comics for Zopa designed to explain some more technical financial jargon in a fun and interesting way...
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As the currency characters evolved, they began getting involved in more educational adventures....
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Of course, they also had to survive the coronavirus lockdown with the rest of us.
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...Not to mention also surviving family Christmas.
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And some other adventures over the years...
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Eventually, the characters made their way to some animated TV ads, which required a few more drawings to send them on their way...
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