Author and Illustrator······ Taylie Kawakami
Programs Used ······ InDesign, Illustrator, and Procreate
Title ······ Minkan Denshō: Japanese Folklore and Mythology
Class ······· Design Degree Capstone
Programs Used ······ InDesign, Illustrator, and Procreate
Title ······ Minkan Denshō: Japanese Folklore and Mythology
Class ······· Design Degree Capstone
problem
Individuals of mixed race often navigate complex identity landscapes, where questions of ethnicity and belonging can pose significant challenges. Straddling multiple cultural backgrounds, many grapple with issues of self-identification, societal perceptions, and cultural expectations. This project specifically focuses on Japanese Americans who have been disconnected from Japanese culture as a result of Pearl Harbor.
project outline
Address feelings of ethnic identity questioning through a Japanese mythology anthology with illustrations that provides easy to digest stories for all ages as well as cultural/historical context.
mentor
Sebastian Ellington Flying Eagle Ebarb
Individuals of mixed race often navigate complex identity landscapes, where questions of ethnicity and belonging can pose significant challenges. Straddling multiple cultural backgrounds, many grapple with issues of self-identification, societal perceptions, and cultural expectations. This project specifically focuses on Japanese Americans who have been disconnected from Japanese culture as a result of Pearl Harbor.
project outline
Address feelings of ethnic identity questioning through a Japanese mythology anthology with illustrations that provides easy to digest stories for all ages as well as cultural/historical context.
mentor
Sebastian Ellington Flying Eagle Ebarb
