As a person who owns plenty of plants, I have always been trying to find the most optimal way to take care of them. Sometimes plant casualties can be avoided simply by careful observation and planning. That gave me the idea to create a journal, in which it is possible to track and record details needed for plants to thrive.
Spread 1: One of the most crucial factors for the optimal growth of plants is lighting in the rooms the plants live, that is why the first two pages allow users of the journal to draw the plan of their floor space, and upon tracking the light around the room, they can use it as a reference to help position plants properly in the future.
Spread 2: The main spread is separated into different zones, each helping to keep detailed information about the plant care needed. I added a small frame to provide an area to draw a leaf, as I believe that everyone can find drawing relaxing. Combining it with caring about nature creates a perfect mix.
Spread 3: The first and welcoming page of the journal allows the owner to sign their names to claim ownership, and by doing so, they can pledge that they will not kill their plants. The last page adds a personal touch, with a short message from me.
Cover: I designed the cover to be simple and to be fully focused on the plant pattern. When it was ready, I sent it off to the printery. With the use of a guillotine, scoring board, stapler, and printer I finished the journal. The additional stickers were made using a Cricut machine.
Process:
1. First, I illustrated various leaves of some of my houseplants. I had chosen watercolour as my main medium because, in my opinion, its organic nature reflects the spirit of the project in the most adequate way.
2. After scanning and cleaning the sketches, I made a pattern I used as a cover for the journal later on.
3. I went through a short phase of experimenting with the colours and mixing settings, but finally, I settled on the original colour scheme with just slightly enhanced colours.
4. As I usually try to utilise my designs in as many ways as possible, I ended up making a small sticker sheet with the leaf and set of pins.
2. After scanning and cleaning the sketches, I made a pattern I used as a cover for the journal later on.
3. I went through a short phase of experimenting with the colours and mixing settings, but finally, I settled on the original colour scheme with just slightly enhanced colours.
4. As I usually try to utilise my designs in as many ways as possible, I ended up making a small sticker sheet with the leaf and set of pins.
PINS AND STICKERS BASED ON THE LEAF DESIGN
