Silver A' Design Award Winner 2025
An open children's storybook lies on warm honey-colored wooden flooring, its pages held open by the small hands of a young child positioned at the bottom of the frame, viewed from directly above. The child wears a cream-colored cable-knit sweater with a textured diamond and twist pattern that feels cozy and soft like a warm embrace, and their blonde hair is gathered in a gentle topknot at the crown of their head. Beginning with the left page of the open book, a bright sky blue like a clear spring morning fills the upper portion, transitioning to rolling hills in fresh grass green, along which a curving pathway leads toward buildings in cheerful red, sunny yellow, and neutral gray tones suggesting a small town. Two bear characters walk together in the foreground, both wearing striped scarves in warm pumpkin orange and forest green, one brown bear and one lighter honey-colored companion, their rounded friendly forms suggesting approachability and warmth. Moving to the right page, the background shifts to a warm coral-pink tone like the inside of a seashell, with a friendly storefront featuring a golden scalloped awning like sunshine made fabric. A brown bear character in the familiar striped scarf approaches the entrance while another character in green waves welcomingly from the doorway. Text blocks in clear readable typography occupy the upper portions of both pages, their content relating a story about learning new skills and visiting a clinic. The wooden floor beneath creates a stable warm foundation with subtle grain patterns running horizontally, its surface smooth and polished. The overall atmosphere suggests a peaceful reading moment, with soft even lighting creating no harsh shadows, evoking the gentle quietude of a comfortable home environment where stories unfold at their own gentle pace.
Maples Workout is a childrens storybook that makes rehabilitation engaging and approachable. Through the adventures of Maple, a teddy bear, the narrative addresses the challenges young readers face during medical appointments. With vibrant illustrations and relatable characters, the book educates children about the rehabilitation process. By providing a relatable storyline, it aims to reduce anxiety and foster a positive mindset, enhancing children's experiences in healthcare settings while promoting understanding and cooperation during rehabilitation.