A project the combines illustration and hair - key things that people associate with me. These illustrative postcards celebrate the Zimbabwean community around hair braiding, that I grew up with. Each card is a different reason why I enjoy getting my hair done.
Card Captions
Accompanying text and simplified graphics on the back of the cards to help further explain each of the illustrations.
1. Listening to music, gossip and storytelling being shared.
2. A relaxed environment.
3. Being surrounded by other people from Zimbabwe.
4. Can ask for advice.
Font Style and Colour Scheme
- My own handwriting: to make the collection more personal. The title is a an average of how long to takes to get your hair braided.
- Colours of the Zimbabwean flag
Final Illustrations
- Added text with each illustration to help explain them a bit better.
- Edited to make each of the reasons stand out more.
