Image of three posters on a wall

Chronicles of
an Average Housewife

Client: Brief-Based Project

Focus: Illustration · Graphic Design
Role: Graphic Designer · Illustration

Client: Brief-Based Project

Focus: Illustration · Graphic Design
Role: Graphic Designer · Illustration

Client: Brief-Based Project

Focus: Illustration · Graphic Design
Role: Graphic Designer · Illustration

The challenge: Reframe the everyday experiences of an average housewife in a way that feels compelling and culturally significant, using the visual language of classic cinema to elevate ordinary struggles into powerful narratives.


My solution: Inspired by iconic film posters, I developed a series of custom illustrations using Clip Studio Paint and Procreate, then refined them in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for a polished finish. I reinterpreted traditional movie poster typography, composition, and colour palettes to create dramatic, cinematic visuals that spotlight everyday realities.


Results: The final outcome is a cohesive poster series that transforms routine domestic experiences into bold, cinematic statements, demonstrating strong illustration skills, cross-platform workflow, and a thoughtful approach to storytelling through design.

The challenge: Reframe the everyday experiences of an average housewife in a way that feels compelling and culturally significant, using the visual language of classic cinema to elevate ordinary struggles into powerful narratives.


My solution: Inspired by iconic film posters, I developed a series of custom illustrations using Clip Studio Paint and Procreate, then refined them in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for a polished finish. I reinterpreted traditional movie poster typography, composition, and colour palettes to create dramatic, cinematic visuals that spotlight everyday realities.


Results: The final outcome is a cohesive poster series that transforms routine domestic experiences into bold, cinematic statements, demonstrating strong illustration skills, cross-platform workflow, and a thoughtful approach to storytelling through design.

The challenge: Reframe the everyday experiences of an average housewife in a way that feels compelling and culturally significant, using the visual language of classic cinema to elevate ordinary struggles into powerful narratives.


My solution: Inspired by iconic film posters, I developed a series of custom illustrations using Clip Studio Paint and Procreate, then refined them in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for a polished finish. I reinterpreted traditional movie poster typography, composition, and colour palettes to create dramatic, cinematic visuals that spotlight everyday realities.


Results: The final outcome is a cohesive poster series that transforms routine domestic experiences into bold, cinematic statements, demonstrating strong illustration skills, cross-platform workflow, and a thoughtful approach to storytelling through design.

Sketches

My process began with sketching three posters, each reflecting a different reality of an average housewife. I drew inspiration from Breakfast at Tiffany’s to represent house chores, Home Alone to depict the responsibility of caring for the entire family 24/7 during weekends and holidays, and Jaws to symbolize the intensity and inevitability of periods.

sketches for the final posters
Illustration

I then introduced colour, drawing inspiration from the original film posters to preserve their cinematic tone while adapting the palettes to support my reinterpretation of each theme.

art for the posters
Final Designs

Finally, I incorporated typography, using the original or closely matching typefaces to maintain the authenticity of the classic film aesthetic. I also adapted the titles to reflect my themes. For example, Breakfast at Tiffany’s became Housework at Tiffany’s, and Jaws was reinterpreted as The Shark Day.

final designs of the posters
Image of three posters on a wall

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