Mayan Liberation
Tropical Habitat Life Poster
This project, Vocals of the Mayan Liberation, explores the visual language of tropical habitats by focusing on the quetzal, a bird deeply rooted in Mayan mythology and symbolism. Beginning with research sketches and studies of form, typography, and environment, the work investigates how image and text can merge to express cultural identity and ecological significance. Through subject stylizations, I developed variations of the quetzal ranging from abstract simplifications to symbolic interpretations, experimenting with form, color, and pattern. Parallel type studies examined how letterforms could echo the organic qualities of the habitat, creating rhythm, movement, and emphasis. Habitat studies emphasized lush vegetation, waterfalls, and tropical landscapes to situate the species within its natural and cultural context. These explorations culminated in a series of mini poster compositions, where image, typography, and environment were tested together to find balance and hierarchy. The final poster integrates these elements into a unified composition, combining bold, layered color with typographic play to convey both the vibrancy of the tropical ecosystem and the cultural resonance of the quetzal. The outcome demonstrates how research-driven design can transform ecological and cultural narratives into compelling visual communication.
Tropical Habitat Life Poster
This project, Vocals of the Mayan Liberation, explores the visual language of tropical habitats by focusing on the quetzal, a bird deeply rooted in Mayan mythology and symbolism. Beginning with research sketches and studies of form, typography, and environment, the work investigates how image and text can merge to express cultural identity and ecological significance. Through subject stylizations, I developed variations of the quetzal ranging from abstract simplifications to symbolic interpretations, experimenting with form, color, and pattern. Parallel type studies examined how letterforms could echo the organic qualities of the habitat, creating rhythm, movement, and emphasis. Habitat studies emphasized lush vegetation, waterfalls, and tropical landscapes to situate the species within its natural and cultural context. These explorations culminated in a series of mini poster compositions, where image, typography, and environment were tested together to find balance and hierarchy. The final poster integrates these elements into a unified composition, combining bold, layered color with typographic play to convey both the vibrancy of the tropical ecosystem and the cultural resonance of the quetzal. The outcome demonstrates how research-driven design can transform ecological and cultural narratives into compelling visual communication.
