Carmen Sandiego: A Sticky Rice Caper
For a 90s reboot graphic novel project, I reimagined the original Carmen Sandiego design with a modern twist. Working with assets provided by the publisher, I adapted animated artwork into a format suited for print production and layout. The result was a vibrant, engaging design tailored for readers ages 8–12, yet flexible enough to appeal to a broader audience.
Service
Client
Design & Production
Global K-12 Publisher
Year
2019
When I began work on this graphic novel, the final artwork from the publisher was still in progress. Because the project was based on a Netflix TV show, we had to wait for the completed illustrations. In the meantime, I laid out the book using rough animatic files, which presented the challenge of envisioning the finished product while working with incomplete assets.
The finished product brought the Netflix reboot of Carmen Sandiego to life in a vibrant paperback graphic novel. The design captured the spirit and energy of the iconic 90s character, translating the show’s excitement onto the page.
