Nella Pancia Della Balena Funzjoni Primarja: Ktieb Sieket by Bealuz Villavicencio

Nella Pancia Della Balena Funzjoni Primarja: Ktieb Sieket by Bealuz Villavicencio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid in Disinn tal-Istampa u Midja Ppubblikata Competition Category.

ĦadidStampa· 2026

Nella Pancia Della Balena Funzjoni Primarja: Ktieb Sieket

by Bealuz Villavicencio

Client: Bealuz Villavicencio

Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid Winner in Stampa Category

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The Design

About Nella Pancia Della Balena Funzjoni Primarja: Ktieb Sieket

Test tal-Ktieb: Nella Pancia Della Balena huwa ktieb sieket li jesplora t-tniġġis tal-baħar permezz tal-istorja ta' balena affettwata mill-iskart fl-oċean. In-narrattiva tenfasizza temi ta' ħbiberija, xogħol f'tim, u kura għall-ambjent, billi tippreżenta lill-qarrejja żgħar punt ta' dħul aċċessibbli biex jirriflettu dwar ir-responsabbiltà ekoloġika. Maħluq diġitalment bil-Procreate, ix-xogħol jgħaqqad l-umoriżmu ma' rakkontar sinifikanti biex iħeġġeġ l-għarfien dwar il-konservazzjoni tal-baħar.

The Recognition

About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid

Nella Pancia Della Balena Funzjoni Primarja: Ktieb Sieket huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż mogħti lil disinji tajbin li jissodisfaw ir-rekwiżiti professjonali u industrijali mistennija minn ħolqien imfassal tajjeb. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Ħadid juru l-ħila kbira, l-ispeċjalizzazzjoni għolja, il-fehim espert u l-kapaċità kreattiva tal-ħallieqa tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li Nella Pancia Della Balena Funzjoni Primarja: Ktieb Sieket ikun ħolqien imqabbar ħafna, mammirat u maħbub li huwa prattiku u innovattiv. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Ħadid jintegra l-aħjar prattiki tal-industrija u għandu karatteristiċi tekniċi kompetenti marbuta mal-għarfien u t-talent. Nella Pancia Della Balena Funzjoni Primarja: Ktieb Sieket huwa rispettat għall-eżattezza tiegħu u mfassal biex itejjeb il-kwalità tal-ħajja u jgħin jagħmel id-dinja post aħjar.

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.