Nella Pancia Della Balena Buka e Khutsitseng by Bealuz Villavicencio

Nella Pancia Della Balena Buka e Khutsitseng by Bealuz Villavicencio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Kgatiso le Media e Phatlaladitsweng Competition Category.

TšepeKgatiso· 2026

Nella Pancia Della Balena Buka e Khutsitseng

by Bealuz Villavicencio

Client: Bealuz Villavicencio

Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award Winner in Kgatiso Category

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The Design

About Nella Pancia Della Balena Buka e Khutsitseng

Nella Pancia Della Balena ke buka e khutsitseng e hlahlobang tšilafalo ea leoatle ka pale ea leruarua le anngoeng ke litšila tse ka har'a leoatle. Pale ena e totobatsa lihlooho tsa setsoalle, tšebelisano 'moho, le ho hlokomela tikoloho, e fa babali ba bacha monyetla o bonolo oa ho nahanisisa ka boikarabelo ba tikoloho. E entsoe ka tsela ea dijithale ka Procreate, mosebetsi ona o kopanya metlae le ho pheta lipale tse nang le moelelo ho khothalletsa temoso ka paballo ea leoatle.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award

Nella Pancia Della Balena Buka e Khutsitseng ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang e fuoang meralo e metle e finyellang litlhoko tsa porofeshenale le tsa indasteri tse lebelletsoeng ho lintho tse hlahisitsoeng tse entsoeng hantle. Bahapi ba Tšepe ba bontša bokhoni bo boholo, bokhethehi bo phahameng, kutloisiso ea litsebi le bokhoni ba boqapi ba baqapi ba bona. Nella Pancia Della Balena Buka e Khutsitseng e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlahisitsoeng e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e sebetsang le e nang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa ea indasteri mme o na le litšobotsi tsa theknoloji tse nang le bokhoni tse amanang le tsebo le talenta. Ka lebaka la botlalo ba eona, Nella Pancia Della Balena Buka e Khutsitseng e tšoanelehela tlhompho mme e entsoe ho fana ka ntlafatso ea bophelo e thusang ho etsa hore lefatše le be sebaka se molemo.

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.