Book Illustration
[ Service ]
Illustration
Animation
Graphic Design
[ Introduction ]
Olha Strickland's thought-provoking social-psychological series, Finding Happiness, explores the journey of transformation and self-discovery. While it carries a strong sense of fatalistic realism about human nature, it also highlights the importance of embracing the search for one’s own path and happiness.
Through her work, Strickland conveys the powerful message that true fulfillment comes from confronting one’s own truth rather than seeking escape.
[ Type ]
Client Project
[ Year ]
2023 - 2024
Over 50 original illustrations were created for the four books in the series, reflecting the dark, expressive nature of the narrative. Additionally, four hand-illustrated stop-motion trailers were produced for each book as part of the marketing campaign.
The book covers are designed around the concept of a "game of life," where each main character in the series must navigate their own turn in the cycle. The series was first published in Ukraine before its international release in English and Spanish. To better align with different market segments, the book covers exist in two distinct versions.
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Impact
The Finding Happiness series came alive with over 50 illustrations that weren’t afraid to dive deep into the dark and expressive side of human nature. Carefully crafted covers and the stop-motion trailers not only captured the essence of the books, but also sparked curiosity in readers. The dual-market approach with covers designed for different segments helped expand the series beyond its initial Ukrainian audience and into international markets. It’s a book series that doesn’t shy away from tough truths, and neither did its design.
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Olha Strickland
Published Author, Co-Founder of Fractal Enterprises