With reference to my research, I decided to create a zine that revolves around the idea of bringing social awareness. Hence, I started looking into brochures, magazine, news letter, websites, and pamphlets of social organizations.  cr: https://www.touch.org.sg/get-involved/fundraising-campaigns/details/make-their-golden-years-better

cr: https://www.touch.org.sg/get-involved/fundraising-campaigns/details/make-their-golden-years-better

I noticed that the elderly shots are always in portrait form, or interacting with volunteers. Hence, for my zine, I decided to follow a newsletter layout to design my zine.

I started by choosing the image I want, and decided to go with this uncle I met. This was the first time I tried realism digital illustration, and it was tough. I had to do multiple layers of shading in order for it to look less cartoon-like.

I proceeded on to draw out buildings that stands out in Chinatown, however, I came to realized that it did not fit well with my design layout. 

There were many empty spaces, and after showing Mimi during consultation, the place and idea was not well presented.

I struggled to come up with something abstract, and also found the difficulty in conveying a message through abstractness. Hence, I decided to change my topic once more, as I found myself being very restricted and bounded by this topic.

I decided to look for more information, and brainstormed for newer ideas. I came up with ideas that ties in with Chinatown, and think deeper than the mere superficial aspect of the place itself. 

I wanted my zine to encompass more than just what the place have, but the story the place can tell. Hence, moving towards the direction, I decided on the overarching theme of Time, where the end to something is always a start to new beginnings.

The process of this new idea can be seen here.