Role: project manager, storyboarding, script-writing, animator, audio
The Story
Let's have an uncomfortable conversation...
Partnering up with University of Leeds and Synergi, we explore the uncomfortable yet crucial conversations around the social injustice of ethnic inequalities in mental health care. The film includes quotes from mental health practitioners and a set of communication principles proposed by the researchers.
Key questions explored in the research and film
The Research
Concluded that by focusing on texture and imperfect lines, we can stand out from the clean and vector style of visuals in the mental health sector.
The Approach
Using plant imagery to
convey themes such as the passing of time, human traits and skin colour in an elegant, candid way.
convey themes such as the passing of time, human traits and skin colour in an elegant, candid way.
The Results
While still in the process of dissemination with plans of passing it on to key practitioners in the sector, the film collected an overwhelmingly positive result from the clients.
Symbolism in the film
About SimpleSoy
Celebrating Simple Joys in Life
SimpleSoy is a graphic design and animation collective founded by Jasmira Husna and Tanya Dare. We turned a silly typo into a valuable lesson about celebrating the simple joys in life. With our 4 years of experience working together, our team is proud to boast award winning animation and exhibition credited design. But at the heart of our work is the desire to draw from authentic human experiences to help you tell your story in a fun way!