Forest Bathing
ISTD Awards Competition Submission
OVERVIEW
Created for the ISTD Awards (2024)’ Joybringer brief, this project explores what genuinely brings me happiness: nature. Research into the science of wellbeing led me to Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku), a practice of slowing down and immersing oneself in natural surroundings. The motion graphic aims to typographically and visually evoke the feeling of entering a forest, encouraging viewers to see nature as a meaningful tool for wellbeing.
SERVICES
Animation, VFX, 3D Modelling, 3D Animation, Illustration
The visual approach centres on a strong contrast between two worlds. THE ARTIFICIAL: defined by black-and-white tones, blocky typography, glowing accents, sharp angles, and artificial light.
OVERALL AESTHETIC
Expressed through irregular hand-drawn forms, textured surfaces, soft lighting, and a green–yellow palette. This gradual transition from rigid, technological space to calming, restorative nature Is carried through shifts in typography, colour, pacing, and sound. The final scenes adopt a soft, dreamlike atmosphere designed to evoke the emotional clarity and ease that comes from time spent in nature.
THE NATURAL