Editorial Metaphor Illustration
Turn an idea into a striking visual metaphor through one familiar object doing something unexpected.
The starting idea
Making space for ideas: a person opens an enormous window in a rust-red wall, revealing a bright sky and paper birds.
Start with
- An idea
Where could you take it?
A small bridge joining two crowded islands to suggest collaboration.
A person setting down an oversized bundle to express relief.
One bright opening in a heavy wall to suggest a new possibility.
Limitations
Ask whether the central idea reads without the prompt. Abstract topics can suggest an unintended meaning, so review the message as well as the artwork.
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