Young Yogi
Young Yogi and the Mind Monsters is a set of illustrations created for a children's picture book about the classic Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The illustrations present ancient yoga philosophy through a child's eye, with vivid colors and simple compositions inspired by Indian folk art. Dreamlike scenes show how the mind shapes reality and how perception can change. Each drawing was made in pencil on paper and then colored with digital software. The printed book measures 205 by 205 millimeters and contains 101 pages.
Young Yogi Book Illustration by Kaori Hamura Long has been highlighted as an innovative representation of communication design by the A' Design Award & Competition. Young Yogi Book Illustration was awarded the Iron A' Design Award in Print and Published Media Design in 2021. The A' Print and Published Media Design Award is a juried, academic and highly prestigious design competition that recognizes outstanding design of brochures, posters, magazines, catalogs, flyers, business cards, billboards, books and more.
