Note: This assignment was based on the module ‘Elements of Design’ and focused on creating visuals which would explore the core concepts of forms, balance, perspective and lines.
Concept: This nine-spread graphic novel titled, 'Junkyard Diaries', revolves around a treasure-hunt undertaken by the protagonist to look for the poet who leads her through a landfill by sending her puzzles and clues. The idea was to narrate a story in order to convey the beauty and the plight of the letterpress machines which have been rendered obsolete in today’s era..
Concept: This nine-spread graphic novel titled, 'Junkyard Diaries', revolves around a treasure-hunt undertaken by the protagonist to look for the poet who leads her through a landfill by sending her puzzles and clues. The idea was to narrate a story in order to convey the beauty and the plight of the letterpress machines which have been rendered obsolete in today’s era..
The packaging included a letter pressed envelope as well as a letter pressed brown paper, outer packaging, the latter of which was tied using a rope. The goal with the packaging was to stay true to the identity and theme of the story and create an environment which would generate interest as one unpacks the covering.
