Creating connections is usually our work in branding, not bridging languages. But when we were asked to contribute to a Bulgarian language textbook for children who fled war, we felt the weight of that responsibility. These students are close in distance but remote in language, and we aimed to bring them a bit closer to feeling at home.
YEAR
2022
ROLE
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Graphic Design
Illustration
SERVICES
Commissioned by: UN Refugee Agency
Project by: NGO ReachOut
Agency: Brigada & Co
Illustrations: Anastasia Verzun
About the project
Our task was to help design a textbook that speaks to children across a wide age range, from first graders to teens. Following the journeys of three main characters — Raisa, a girl from Odesa; Samir, a boy from Afghanistan; and Elena, a fellow student assisting them in learning Bulgarian — we created an engaging resource that goes beyond mere translation. The vibrant illustrations and approachable layout provide a warm introduction to the language, helping these young students feel less like outsiders and more like a part of their new communities.
Smooth Scroll
This will hide itself!
This will hide itself!
Textbook For Foreigners
OVERVIEW
Creating connections is usually our work in branding, not bridging languages. But when we were asked to contribute to a Bulgarian language textbook for children who fled war, we felt the weight of that responsibility. These students are close in distance but remote in language, and we aimed to bring them a bit closer to feeling at home.
YEAR
2022
ROLE
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Graphic Design
Illustration
SERVICES
Commissioned by: UN Refugee Agency
Project by: NGO ReachOut
Agency: Brigada & Co
Illustrations: Anastasia Verzun
About the project
Our task was to help design a textbook that speaks to children across a wide age range, from first graders to teens. Following the journeys of three main characters — Raisa, a girl from Odesa; Samir, a boy from Afghanistan; and Elena, a fellow student assisting them in learning Bulgarian — we created an engaging resource that goes beyond mere translation. The vibrant illustrations and approachable layout provide a warm introduction to the language, helping these young students feel less like outsiders and more like a part of their new communities.
Smooth Scroll
This will hide itself!
This will hide itself!
Textbook For Foreigners
OVERVIEW
Creating connections is usually our work in branding, not bridging languages. But when we were asked to contribute to a Bulgarian language textbook for children who fled war, we felt the weight of that responsibility. These students are close in distance but remote in language, and we aimed to bring them a bit closer to feeling at home.
YEAR
2022
ROLE
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Graphic Design
Illustration
SERVICES
Commissioned by: UN Refugee Agency
Project by: NGO ReachOut
Agency: Brigada & Co
Illustrations: Anastasia Verzun
About the project
Our task was to help design a textbook that speaks to children across a wide age range, from first graders to teens. Following the journeys of three main characters — Raisa, a girl from Odesa; Samir, a boy from Afghanistan; and Elena, a fellow student assisting them in learning Bulgarian — we created an engaging resource that goes beyond mere translation. The vibrant illustrations and approachable layout provide a warm introduction to the language, helping these young students feel less like outsiders and more like a part of their new communities.
Smooth Scroll
This will hide itself!
This will hide itself!