Creatures of the Persian Gulf

Persia - the originality of this country has been changed a lot by art and culture over the years. Persian art is divided into the period before the region was islamized and after. Many aspects of early Persian art changed, got replaced or even destroyed or banned because of the islamization. There were many book burnings at this time and a lot of old Iranian stories, manuscripts, legends and myths were lost. Today only few people know about them.

  • Book Design
  • Information Design
  • Illustration
  • Graphic Design

Process

The focus of this book are those stories, especially about the mystical creatures of the Persian Gulf. They have been mostly spread by word and unfortunately there are few or no written records of them. Stories like this are part of the cultural heritage of a country. They are important even today and must be preserved for the future.

On the one hand, this work is intended to promote communication and understanding between cultures, and on the other hand, it is intended to reinterpret the traditional stories and preserve them for posterity. I designed a book that you can interact with to visualize different facets and perspectives of those stories and make it accessible to a wider audience.

In this innovative book, the story and its creatures are not only vividly illustrated but also brought to life through interactive infographics. The inclusion of simple games in the form of pop-up challenges and origami activities makes it easier for readers to comprehend and retain the information while having a fun and engaging experience.