ROLE: Graphic Designer & Researcher
CLIENT: Bsc. Research Project/AUS
Taken From the Wild is an independently developed redesignproject that reimagines a children’s educational book about endangered animals affected by commercial exploitation. The original publication relied on photographic imagery and a muted visual style, so I set out to create a more engaging and child-friendly experience.
Using AI-assisted watercolour illustrations, the visuals were rebuilt to feel warmer, more expressive, and better suited for readers aged seven to ten. The redesign also introduces an updated typeface and a brighter visual language, helping simplify complex information while keeping the tone approachable.
The book combines lifespan indicators, population counts, and clear explanations of threats alongside a playful multi-format layout with varied page sizes to guide attention and create visual rhythm.This updated edition reflects an interest in using generative tools responsibly within editorial design and demonstrates how AI, illustration, and child-centred communication can work together to create an informative yet inviting reading experience.
Watercolour illustrations introduce a nuanced, tactile visual language that softens the content and enhances
the book’s overall readability for young audiences.