2024
Swimmy
This reimagining of Swimmy, originally written and illustrated by Leo Lionni in 1963, adapts his signature watercolor style into a fresh, playful interpretation. With a stylized approach and expressive use of color creates a new visual perspective to this charming tale of a little fish overcoming big challenges.
Project Deliverable
Book Redesign
Tools Used
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Watercolor
Timeline
Spring 2024 (7 weeks)
Instructor
Gigi McGee
Overview
Color Tells a Story
Through painting with watercolor and scanning it into digital shapes, this Swimmy redesign preserves the textures of traditional media while welcoming a contemporary and colorful design. Each spread is intentionally crafted through color and texture to create an emotional and engaging response from readers.