For my senior project, I was given the exciting opportunity to create a fully independent piece with complete creative freedom. After exploring several ideas, I chose to design an adult sticker book—something playful yet artistic, rooted in a cohesive visual theme and meant to appeal to both creative hobbyists and design enthusiasts. This project allowed me to combine illustration, layout design, branding, and print production into one complete, tangible product.

From the start, I knew I wanted my sticker book to have a distinct Western theme. I was drawn to the visual richness of the Wild West—its textures, motifs, and iconic symbols—and felt it offered the perfect balance of character and versatility. My goal was to develop a series of illustrations that could stand alone as unique stickers but also work together as a collection. I built unity through a shared set of patterns that echo throughout the entire book, giving it a cohesive and curated look. These patterns became a central part of the visual language, connecting the stickers, cover, and interior spreads.

The creative process began with hand-drawn sketches, where I brainstormed and explored a wide range of Western-inspired ideas—from cowboy boots and lassos to desert flora and classic Western stars. After multiple rounds of refinement and an intentional elimination process, I narrowed it down to 14 main illustrated stickers, each carefully crafted to reflect the Western aesthetic. I paired those with 14 star stickers, bringing the total to 28 unique designs spread across five sticker sheets. Each sheet was thoughtfully laid out to maintain visual balance and provide an enjoyable experience for the user.

When it came to designing the cover, I wanted it to tease the book’s contents without revealing any of the actual stickers. My solution was to feature one of my custom patterns subtly emerging through the typography. The circular text design on the cover layers both an exterior and interior ring of text, with the pattern peeking through the inner circle. This creates a sense of intrigue and contrast while maintaining a clean and professional look. It hints at what lies inside without giving too much away—a kind of visual whisper.

While this project was initially created for academic purposes, it has grown into something I’m genuinely proud of and excited about. The book is professionally printed, and the stickers are fully produced and ready for use. Looking ahead, I hope to take this project beyond the classroom and make it available for purchase, either online or through local markets. This experience has not only deepened my skills in illustration and design but has also opened my eyes to the possibilities of turning creative passion into a product that others can enjoy.