Universal Signals

I’m excited to share this personal illustration series built around universal hand gestures and their hidden symbolism. Each piece translates a simple gesture into a visual statement, pairing minimal line work with bold typography and playful planetary elements.

The three posters explore different energies and messages: taking time to grow, choosing your own direction, and starting small to build something bigger. What began as a stylistic study evolved into a cohesive triptych that balances clarity, humor, and meaning.


This series reflects my ongoing focus on creating graphic illustrations that combine strong iconography with character driven storytelling and typographic punch.

CREDITS

Project
Personal

Role
Illustration00

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