It's a Tiny Little World 兒童插畫 by Nathanna Érica

It's a Tiny Little World 兒童插畫 by Nathanna Érica is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 平面設計 Competition Category.

銅平面· 2019

It's a Tiny Little World 兒童插畫

by Nathanna Érica

Client: Nathanna Érica

A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 平面 Category

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The Design

About It's a Tiny Little World 兒童插畫

這些設計背後的主要靈感之一是世界各地許多不同文化中發現的各種圖案、紋理和顏色，以及這些國家中常見的野生動物。這個項目將允許藝術家在未來幾年繼續擴展它，增加越來越多的國家。該計畫重點關注教育兒童文化意識的重要性。使用鮮豔的色彩和不同的形狀和圖案對於實現向這些國家及其傳統致敬的目標至關重要。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅獎

It's a Tiny Little World 兒童插畫是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主，這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品，印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計It's a Tiny Little World 兒童插畫將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品，兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐，並因注重細節而出類拔萃。It's a Tiny Little World 兒童插畫出色地滿足需求，觸動渴望，迷住情感，並吸引好奇心。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This set of illustrations was made using a mixture of paper-cutting techniques and some final touches of digital media, which makes it distinctive from other illustrations. The paper pieces were hand-painted with gouache and the use of vibrant colors and different shapes were essential to achieving the goal of paying homage to these cultures and their traditions. The use of mixed media, especially paper, gives the illustration a sense of it being 3D, because of the shadows created by the many layers with which the artwork is made.
Dimensions & Packaging: The original artwork measures about 1180 mm X 250 mm.
Tags: World Culture, Kids Illustration, Cartoon, Cartooning, Paper Art
Production Technology: This illustration was made with paper-cutting techniques and hand-painted with gouache. They were cut with nothing more than a pair of scissors. It's made of different kinds and brands of paper. It started with reference research before the initial sketches. The second part was sketching some ideas and then copying the graphite sketch to the papers used for the creation of the artwork. After that, it is necessary to put the pieces together, like a puzzle, in order to create the 3D effect of these illustrations. Once the art is finished, it is ready to be photographed and printed.
Design Challenge: The main creative challenge encountered during the creation of these illustrations was the need to be respectful to the nations depicted and to accurately represent their traditions, their symbols and patterns without making them look stereotypical.
Research: The type of research was descriptive and it focused on the many different kinds of patterns found in Latin, African and Oriental cultures and the particularly intricate craftsmanship of the cloths, mosaics, woodwork, ceramics and overall architecture of these societies, which was the inspiration for the artwork. The methodology used was observation and the study of many pictures compiled for reference.
Inspiration: The inspiration behind these paper pieces is the variety of patterns, textures, and colors found in different cultures around the world. Each scene depicts the wildlife found in these nations. Having been born in a very colorful and diverse country, Nathanna is fascinated by the craftsmanship of items from countries like Morocco, India, China, Peru, and the many nations of the African continent. All this made her want to try her hand at creating art that celebrates diversity. It is a tiny little world indeed.
Project Duration: The project was developed between the years of 2017 and 2018, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It started in July 2017 and finished in February 2018.
Operation Flow: This design will be used on products of The Art of Nathanna Erica brand, like clothing and accessories. It was designed to be used in a variety of products, as a way to raise awareness to the importance of celebrating the many beautiful cultures and nations around the world.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Nathanna Érica, 2018.
Image Credits: Illustrator: Nathanna Érica