This Editorial Project was a creative response to ‘Undersea’ by Rachel Carson.
The aim was to visually interpret the quality of the text through experimental and expressive design.
My approach focused on creating eye-catching, organic illustrations that echoed the tone and imagery of the text. I chose to work by hand, using a dual-tip felt pen to draw flowing, abstract forms inspired by seaweed and marine life. The visuals were intentionally textural to mimic the natural forms described in the writing. I scanned the illustrations digitally and integrated them into my editorial layout. The colour choice symbolised sea vegetation and added a natural quality to the work. The hand-drawn aesthetic was vital because it contrasts with the digital and reflects the essence of the underwater world Carson describes.
My approach focused on creating eye-catching, organic illustrations that echoed the tone and imagery of the text. I chose to work by hand, using a dual-tip felt pen to draw flowing, abstract forms inspired by seaweed and marine life. The visuals were intentionally textural to mimic the natural forms described in the writing. I scanned the illustrations digitally and integrated them into my editorial layout. The colour choice symbolised sea vegetation and added a natural quality to the work. The hand-drawn aesthetic was vital because it contrasts with the digital and reflects the essence of the underwater world Carson describes.
This project allowed me to explore the relationship between image and text, and how visual elements can enhance literary tone. It also reinforced the importance of intentional illustration in editorial design.
