Nella Pancia Della Balena Leabhar Sàmhach by Bealuz Villavicencio

Nella Pancia Della Balena Leabhar Sàmhach by Bealuz Villavicencio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Meadhanan Clò-bhuailte agus Foillsichte Competition Category.

IarannClò-bhualadh· 2026

Nella Pancia Della Balena Leabhar Sàmhach

by Bealuz Villavicencio

Client: Bealuz Villavicencio

Duais Iarainn A' Design Award Winner in Clò-bhualadh Category

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The Design

About Nella Pancia Della Balena Leabhar Sàmhach

Is e leabhar sàmhach a th' ann an Nella Pancia Della Balena a tha a' sgrùdadh truailleadh mara tro sgeulachd muc-mhara air a buaireadh le sgudal anns a' chuan. Tha an aithris a' soilleireachadh cuspairean càirdeis, obair-sgioba, agus cùram airson na h-àrainneachd, a' tabhann do luchd-leughaidh òga ionad-inntrigidh so-ruigsinneach gus beachdachadh air dleastanas eag-eòlach. Air a chruthachadh gu didseatach le Procreate, tha an obair a' cothlamadh àbhachdas le aithris bhrìoghmhor gus mothachadh air glèidhteachas mara a bhrosnachadh.

The Recognition

About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award

Tha Nella Pancia Della Balena Leabhar Sàmhach air Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean math a choinnicheas ris na riatanasan proifeiseanta is gnìomhachais a thathar a' sùileachadh bho chruthachaidhean a chaidh an dealbhadh gu math. Tha buannaichean Iarainn a' nochdadh sgil mhòr, speisealachadh àrd, tuigse eòlaiche agus comas cruthachail an luchd-cruthachaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Nella Pancia Della Balena Leabhar Sàmhach na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach a tha practaigeach agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr sa ghnìomhachas còmhla agus tha feartan teignigeach comasach aige ceangailte ri eòlas-dèanamh agus tàlant. Tha meas air Nella Pancia Della Balena Leabhar Sàmhach airson a dhùrachd agus chaidh a dhealbhadh gus leasachaidhean càileachd beatha a thoirt seachad a chuidicheas le bhith a' dèanamh an t-saoghail na àite nas fheàrr.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Nella Pancia Della Balena Silent Book is a wordless picture book that addresses marine pollution through the story of a whale burdened by human waste. Designed for children, it distinguishes itself by combining humor with ecological awareness, making complex environmental issues accessible. Its silent narrative transcends language barriers, fostering empathy, teamwork, and responsibility through vivid illustration
Dimensions & Packaging: Nella Pancia Della Balena Silent Book is a 32-page wordless picture book in a square format measuring 285 mm x 285 mm when closed and 570 mm x 285 mm when open. The book is printed in high resolution at 300 dpi using CMYK color process to ensure vivid illustrations and consistent quality.
Tags: Silent book, Wordless picture book, Marine conservation, Children’s illustration, Ocean pollution
Production Technology: Nella Pancia Della Balena Silent Book was created digitally using iPad and Procreate, combining hand-drawn illustration techniques with digital layering and coloring. The design process involved iterative sketching, composition studies, and refined line work to balance narrative clarity with expressive detail. Color palettes and textures were carefully developed to enhance mood and storytelling while maintaining visual consistency across all 32 pages.
Design Challenge: The hardest part was shaping a complex theme like marine pollution into a silent narrative that children could understand without words. Balancing humor with seriousness required many revisions to avoid either oversimplification or excessive heaviness. Zero text meant every visual detail carried weight, demanding careful research and iteration. Technical constraints of digital tools and the need for clarity across cultures added further challenges, all resolved through refinement and feedback.
Research: The research was qualitative, aiming to show how a silent book could raise awareness of marine pollution. Using sketching, storyboarding, and digital illustration, and guided by feedback from children and educators, the project showed that images alone foster empathy, imagination, and dialogue on ecology.
Inspiration: The inspiration for this project arises from a profound appreciation for whales and an increasing awareness of the threats posed by ocean pollution. The design was motivated by the intention to communicate environmental concerns to children in a manner that is gentle yet impactful. By employing silent storytelling, the book transcends language barriers and invites readers into an imaginative journey that combines empathy, curiosity, and ecological awareness through visual design.
Project Duration: The project started in December 2023 in Seoul, South Korea, and was completed in February 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. It was exhibited at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2025, the Salone del Libro 2025, and the Canton Book Fair 2025.
Operation Flow: Nella Pancia Della Balena Silent Book is experienced through page turning, where each silent illustration guides the reader forward without words. Children follow the journey visually, interpreting the story through images and discovering new details with each reading. The absence of text invites imagination, allowing readers to create their own dialogue and deepen their connection to the narrative.
Team Members: Author and Illustrator: Bealuz Villavicencio
Image Credits: Image #1: Author and Illustrator Bealuz Villavicencio, Pancia Della Balena, 2025.
Image #2: Author and Illustrator Bealuz Villavicencio, Pancia Della Balena, 2025.
Image #3: Author and Illustrator Bealuz Villavicencio, Pancia Della Balena, 2025.
Image #4: Author and Illustrator Bealuz Villavicencio, Pancia Della Balena, 2025.
Image #5: Author and Illustrator Bealuz Villavicencio, Pancia Della Balena, 2025.