Silver A' Design Award Winner 2025
Bruno Oro's Maples Workout Educational Storybook presents itself through a carefully composed overhead perspective that captures an intimate moment of childhood engagement with illustrated literature, the photograph employing a warm, naturalistic palette dominated by soft wheat-toned oaken flooring that establishes a grounding domestic environment against which the vibrant chromatic energy of the open book creates dynamic visual tension. The compositional architecture follows a modified golden section arrangement, with the child's form occupying the lower two-thirds while the book commands the upper focal zone, creating a triangular visual pathway that guides the eye from the small hands gripping the pages upward through the illustrated spreads. The left page displays a cerulean sky with verdant hillside rendered in fresh spring greens, populated by anthropomorphized bear characters wearing striped scarves in warm orange and forest green combinations, while buildings in cadmium red, yellow ochre, and neutral grays establish an urban backdrop. The right page shifts to a coral-salmon ground with complementary teal and green accents, depicting the same lovable bear character approaching what appears to be a cheerful storefront with a golden awning. The child's cream-colored cable-knit sweater provides textural richness through its three-dimensional surface quality, the tactile weave creating rhythmic shadow patterns that add visual warmth. Blonde hair gathered in a soft topknot introduces organic curvilinear forms that echo the rounded character designs within the storybook. The lighting appears to emanate from natural sources, creating soft diffused illumination without harsh shadows, suggesting overcast daylight or well-balanced interior lighting that flatters both skin tones and printed colors equally. The spatial construction maintains shallow depth, with the floor plane receding gently beneath the prone figure while the book rises toward the viewer in slight foreshortening.
Maples Workout is a childrens storybook that makes rehabilitation engaging and approachable. Through the adventures of Maple, a teddy bear, the narrative addresses the challenges young readers face during medical appointments. With vibrant illustrations and relatable characters, the book educates children about the rehabilitation process. By providing a relatable storyline, it aims to reduce anxiety and foster a positive mindset, enhancing children's experiences in healthcare settings while promoting understanding and cooperation during rehabilitation.