Illustrations
▪Timeframe: 1 month
▪Role: Illustrator, Project manager
▪Individual work
▪Role: Illustrator, Project manager
▪Individual work
In June 2015, the Formosa Waterpark Explosion took lives and injured many people. I collaborated with the Sunshine Foundation and illustrated 6 postcards with a positive message to send as gifts to victims of the explosion.
WHY?
The Formosa Waterpark Explosion happened in summer, and by December, the media coverage of the incident has declined. The victims were just beginning their long and painful journey of rehabilitation. It was near Christmas, and I wanted to send them a gift to encourage them, reminding them that they are not alone.
The 3 steps of how the sale works
Postcard Design
To make the postcards more heartfelt, I used a pigment liner pen and watercolor pencils for the illustrations and added a handwritten message with a fountain pen.
“Here to ‘pump’ you up.” a play on words on “pump” and “encouraging” in Mandarin
“He’s just a cub, but smiling makes him full feel powerful.”
You’re not alone in reaching the stars
The hug that is lifesaving
“Your cast is your armor, for you are a warrior. You’re hurt, but you stand up tall to face the dragon. You are fearless. ”
When there’s rain, there might be rainbows.
Results and Feedback
Sent out 486 packages of illustrated postcards.
Donated 11,516NTD (aprx.384USD) to the Sunshine Social Welfare Foundation’s fund
on the restruction of mental health for victims.
on the restruction of mental health for victims.
"I was really moved when I received the postcards today.
Thank you for being warm like a winter sun, giving people strength."
Thank you for being warm like a winter sun, giving people strength."
- When you can’t find the sunshine, be the sunshine. -
