THE ASK

Using isometric techniques take a conceptual approach to visual storytelling in order to create an isometric scene. Choose a title, theme, and concept for your story utilizing an object to serve as the basis of the story. Place the object on a platform and then divide the area into three distinct sections to convey three different actions associated with your story that will be enhanced with illustrations to tell your narrative.

THE APPROACH

This visual story is built around the communication goal of “experience the magic in books.” At its heart is a bookstore, designed using rectangles and structured with isometric scale and proportion, resting on a raised platform to create a sense of presence and wonder. The story unfolds across three distinct levels, each representing a different depth of engagement with reading. Level One represents mild engagement and features individuals purchasing and enjoying coffee—both inside the store and on the adjacent patio—highlighting the social and leisurely aspects of book culture. Level Two reflects medium engagement. Visitors are seen reading and becoming more immersed in their books, suggesting a deeper connection with the material and the quiet joy of personal discovery. Level Three captures the essence of magic and deep immersion. Open books are scattered across the floor, symbolizing stories that act as portals into fantastical worlds. These elements convey the transformative power of literature—the ability to transport readers beyond the confines of reality. The books on the shelves are rendered in a single bold color (red), guide the eye toward the focal point of each scene: the portals represented by windows and the individual bookshelves. This monochromatic treatment enhances contrast and emphasizes the portals, a visual metaphor of books as gateways to the unknown.