“I don’t come from a big city, so the fact that my work is seen worldwide still feels wild to me.” - Mona Thomas
With the release of our new video interview, we take a closer look at Mona Thomas, the German artist and designer behind Huni. This rapidly growing creative universe blends illustration, storytelling, and personal identity. While the video captures Mona’s voice and personality, this article expands on her background, her process, and why her work resonates with so many people today.
From a Small Town to a Global Audience
Mona grew up in a tiny city in Germany — not exactly the type of place known for producing global creatives. But that distance from major scenes uniquely shaped her approach. Without a creative community around her, she learned to trust her own instincts early. That independence became the foundation of everything she builds now.
The Story Behind Huni
Huni began as something simple: a small character Mona created when she was younger. Over time, that character developed into a larger universe — one filled with soft, emotionally expressive figures and a visual world that feels personal and recognizable.
Her style is approachable and distinct. Rounded shapes, warm color palettes, and characters that look like they’re thinking or feeling something quietly. Nothing about Huni feels forced or overly designed. It’s the type of work that feels honest because it comes directly from her personal history and sensibility.
The Work Behind the Work
One of the strongest messages Mona shares in the interview is about consistency. Nothing about her growth has been accidental. She kept showing up, building her world piece by piece, until people began to understand it.
Her transition from graphic designer to independent creator didn’t happen overnight. It was gradual — the result of years of work, testing ideas, refining her style, and slowly watching an audience gather around her universe.
The success of Huni isn’t just about aesthetic appeal. It’s about how clearly Mona communicates emotion through simplicity, and how she maintains that clarity across everything she produces.
Why Her Perspective Matters Now
In a design landscape filled with trends, quick aesthetics, and fast-shifting visual identities, Mona offers something different: a long-term vision. She isn’t rushing to follow what’s popular. She’s building a world that feels cohesive and sustainable.
Her approach is especially appealing to young creatives who feel pressured to reinvent themselves constantly. Mona shows that developing a strong identity doesn’t require dramatic pivots — it requires patience and a willingness to stay close to your original idea until it fully forms.
Watch the Full Interview
Our video captures Mona in her own words — her story, her process, and the mindset behind her work. If you haven’t watched it yet, the interview offers a grounded, thoughtful look into the creator of one of today’s quietly influential visual worlds.
Her journey is proof that creativity doesn’t need the “right conditions.”
It needs time, consistency, and a point of view — something Mona Thomas has cultivated with intention.
