Arepitas Venezolanas con Carlitos

An illustrated recipe book for children from 3 to 7 years old to make Venezuelan arepas with Carlitos: La Reina Pepiada.

Carlitos, a smiling little chef, guides kids step by step through one of the most loved Venezuelan recipes, the reina pepiada, turning the kitchen into a fun and safe adventure to share with the family.

Arepitas Venezolanas con Carlitos
Client
Jahzart
Service
Illustration
Year
2023
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Cooking as a story

Warm colors, rounded shapes and a friendly character design make each step easy to follow, with simple visuals of ingredients and utensils that kids can recognize.

Tools used
  • + Photoshop
  • + Illustrator
Arepitas Venezolanas con Carlitos
Arepitas Venezolanas con Carlitos
Arepitas Venezolanas con Carlitos

Creative process

  1. 1. Recipe. Adapting the reina pepiada recipe into simple steps for kids.
  2. 2. Character. Design of Carlitos and his kitchen world.
  3. 3. Illustration and layout. Illustrated pages, cover and animated previews.
Arepitas Venezolanas con Carlitos
Arepitas Venezolanas con Carlitos
Arepitas Venezolanas con Carlitos
Arepitas Venezolanas con Carlitos
Arepitas Venezolanas con Carlitos
Arepitas Venezolanas con Carlitos
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