Role:
Illustrator, Author & Editorial Designer: Self-published an informational book on fish classification; developed the concept, researched and wrote the content, created illustrations, and designed the complete editorial layout.
Inspiration:
During a visit to Pakistan in the summer of 2024, an early morning walk led me to a small pond near my home. Mesmerized by the graceful movement and vivid colors of the fish, I found inspiration in a quiet, everyday moment. What began as simple observation evolved into an illustrated book that celebrates the beauty, diversity, and imagination of the underwater world through original artwork, storytelling, and editorial design.
Tools Used:
Adobe Photoshop: Editorial layout, typography, page composition, and image refinement.
Watercolors: Hand-painted original illustrations.
Responsibilities:
Wrote and edited the book's content.
Created original watercolor illustrations.
Designed the book's cover, editorial layout, typography, and page composition.
Developed the visual identity and art direction.