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The Life of a Monarch

Scientific Magazine Spread

Project Objectives:
To create an engaging, scientifically accurate magazine spread titled “The Life of a Monarch” that clearly explains the monarch butterfly’s life cycle while showcasing strong editorial design and visual communication skills.

Research & Ideation

This project began with gathering information and visual references on the monarch butterfly’s different life cycle stages, followed by creating thumbnail sketches to explore potential layouts.

llustration and Color Studies

This phase explored sketches and color palettes to capture the monarch butterfly’s life cycle. These studies helped refine composition, detail, and overall visual style before the final designs.

Layout and Rendering

In this stage, the thumbnail sketches and color studies were developed into finalized layouts. Attention was given to composition, scale, and detail, while rendering techniques were applied to bring depth, texture, and vibrancy to the illustrations.

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