Translation: The nice we have
Bachelor project: Det fine vi har
Visual Communication
Faculty of Fine art, Music and Design
2022
How can design inspire reflections on the theme of self compassion?
Det fine vi har is a book that explores self compassion through the eyes of nature. How we treat ourselves affects our mood and mental state, as well as how we treat others. The goal of the book is to encourage self-compassion for the imperfect and fluid for both nature and yourself. The books was made using nature's stress-reducing effects in its visual design, which can provide a calmer experience while using the book.
The book let's you explore each page on your own. You are in controll of when you want to turn the page and continue. Each page is filled with a different illustration with no text, encouraging you to create your own narrative and experience.
Through my research, I became fascinated by the impact of nature on humans. "Other natural stimuli such as parks, flowers, bonsai and even pieces of wood have been shown to reduce stress, making these effects achievable for all of us, even city dwellers."
(Miyazaki, 2021)
(Miyazaki, 2021)
