This project was developed alongside the Visual Culture module, which aimed to support and expand the research behind the major project through critical and theoretical investigation. As part of the module, I wrote a 3,500-word essay exploring symbolic language and the meaning of flowers across different cultures, religions, and historical contexts. My research focused on how flowers became associated with emotions, beliefs, and communication, often referred to as the “language of flowers.”
Alongside the written essay, I created a concertina publication that visually translated my research into a more interactive and accessible format. The publication focused on flowers such as tulips, lilies, and roses, exploring their individual meanings and cultural symbolism. I researched how these flowers developed symbolic significance over time and how their meanings vary across different societies and religious traditions.
To support the visual outcome, I created a series of illustrations and included maps showing the geographical origins of the flowers. The concertina format allowed the information to flow continuously while creating connections between imagery, symbolism, and history. Through this project, I strengthened my research, editorial, and illustrative skills while exploring how graphic design can communicate cultural narratives and symbolic meaning through both text and image.
