It’s that time again, when we look back at the year in Slate through our favorite illustrations. Following are five favorites from each illustrator, linked to the article in which it originally appeared.
Illustrations by Alex Eben Meyer
Better Than Words With Friends
Illustration for Better Than Words With Friends by Alex Eben Meyer.
Illustration for Buy a House Today! by Alex Eben Meyer.
Smile, You’re On Everyone’s Camera
Illustration for Smile, You’re On Everyone’s Camera by Alex Eben Meyer.
The USA Is Number One (in Cheese Production)!
Illustration for The USA Is Number One (in Cheese Production)! by Alex Eben Meyer.
Illustration for Who Killed Sarcasm? by Alex Eben Meyer.
Illustrations by Robert Neubecker
I Ain’t Sayin’ He’s a Gold Digger
Illustration for I Ain’t Sayin’ He’s a Gold Digger by Robert Neubecker.
I Do Not Want To Dance the Hora
Illustration for I Do Not Want To Dance the Hora by Robert Neubecker.
Illustration for Tasting Like Chicken by Robert Neubecker.
Illustration for The Creepiness Factor by Robert Neubecker.
Illustration for The Spy Who GPS-Tagged Me by Robert Neubecker.
Illustrations by Charlie Powell
Illustration of Helicopter Parenting by Charlie Powell.
Illustration for Ray of Hope by Charlie Powell.
Illustration for March Madness by Charlie Powell.
Illustration of Five Ring Circus by Charlie Powell.
Illustration for Fix the Constitution by Charlie Powell.
Illustrations by Mark Stamaty
Illustration for Pop Music by Mark Alan Stamaty.
Illustration for Can You Fake Mental Illness? by Mark Alan Stamaty.
Could Cops Use Google To Prevent Murder?
Illustration for Could Cops Use Google To Prevent Murder? by Mark Alan Stamaty.
Illustration for Making Love and Trouble by Mark Alan Stamaty.
Illustration for The Date Whisperer by Mark Alan Stamaty.
Illustrations by Rob Donnelly
Illustration for Who Needs ACORN? by Rob Donnelly.
Illustration for Preschoolers With Knives by Rob Donnelly.
Are Women Better at Living Alone?
Illustration for Are Women Better at Living Alone? by Rob Donnelly.
Illustration for I’ll Sit This One Out by Rob Donnelly.
Illustration for My Molesters by Rob Donnelly.
