Nella Pancia Della Balena 無字繪本 by Bealuz Villavicencio

Nella Pancia Della Balena 無字繪本 by Bealuz Villavicencio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 印刷設計 Competition Category.

鐵印刷· 2026

Nella Pancia Della Balena 無字繪本

by Bealuz Villavicencio

Client: Bealuz Villavicencio

A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 印刷 Category

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The Design

About Nella Pancia Della Balena 無字繪本

《喺鯨魚個肚入面》係一本無字繪本,透過一條受海洋垃圾影響嘅鯨魚故事,探討海洋污染問題。故事突出友情、團隊合作同愛護環境嘅主題,為小讀者提供一個容易理解嘅切入點,去反思生態責任。作品以 Procreate 數碼創作,將幽默感同有意義嘅敘事結合,鼓勵大家關注海洋保育。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鐵獎

Nella Pancia Della Balena 無字繪本是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主，這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計Nella Pancia Della Balena 無字繪本將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作，既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐，並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。Nella Pancia Della Balena 無字繪本因其嚴謹而受到尊重，旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。

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.