The Scribble Shack

June 2026 | Bookbinding, layout, branding, illustration, graphics, laser cutting | ANU Design Capstone, individual project

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My capstone project is a hand-illustrated companion book for children in waiting rooms. Inspired by art-therapy practices, it guides young users through prompts that encourage self-reflection and creative expression, giving them something calming and engaging to do while they wait.

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The book is made from stone paper, so anything drawn with water-soluble materials can be wiped clean from the page. This lets children respond to each prompt openly and honestly, knowing their private thoughts can be erased afterwards. A pouch holding a rag and watercolour pencils accompanies the book, giving users everything they need to draw and erase.