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Design Educational Elements

Visual Language of "Quiet Cooking"

Logos & Titles

The animation will begin with a simple hand-drawn title: “Quiet Cooking” in a warm, pencil-textured type.

A small logo may appear at the end — a minimal bowl and steam icon, drawn in one line, to act as a signature mark.

🎨 Colour Palette

Inspired by traditional Japanese tableware and natural materials.

Dusty terracotta (for warmth)

Soft beige (for base)

Muted pine green (for garnish/vegetables)

Ink grey (for outlines or shadows)

Off-white (background/steam)

These colours are calming and desaturated, supporting a gentle atmosphere.

📦 Textures

Scanned handmade textures: recycled paper, watercolour stains, charcoal marks

Overlaid as grain, background fill, or animated steam

Pencil-drawn outlines will animate with subtle wobbles for an organic effect

🔤 Fonts

Main display font: a serif or hand-drawn typeface (e.g., Recoleta, Cormorant, or a custom pencil-drawn title)

Body text or labels (if used): a clean, sans serif font such as Work Sans or Raleway, to balance the handmade style

🔊 Sound & Music

Background ambient sound: subtle kitchen noises (boiling water, soft clinks, chopsticks)

Music: a calm, lo-fi instrumental track or soft piano loop

No voiceover unless necessary — the visuals and soundscape will guide the viewer through

🔧 Icons / Info Graphics

Simple icons: pot, egg, noodle bowl, steam — all line-drawn and animated subtly

Instead of charts or data, the instructional flow will act as the “information graphic”:

Step-by-step layout

Ingredients shown visually

Arrows or animated movement leading from one step to the next

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Inspiration 3

My Strange Grandfather by Dina Velikovskaya

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Style: Stop-motion paper with a domestic, surreal tone

Technical Analysis: Crafted entirely with physical materials. Slight imperfections in motion make it feel warm and authentic.

Mood Analysis: Dreamy, intimate, and nostalgic. Evokes both humour and sentimentality.

Aesthetic Analysis: Real paper textures, string, hand-cut shapes. Shadows and folds are visible, emphasising materiality.

Motion Graphic Principles:

Straight Ahead Action & Pose-to-Pose: Stop-motion creates both spontaneous and planned sequences.

Timing: Slightly jittery timing adds charm and a handmade feel.

Staging: Scenes are carefully composed to guide attention despite minimal camera movement.

Squash & Stretch (Implied): In animation terms, this is translated via flexible materials like string or cloth.

Use of Information Graphics: Though not factual, the story itself presents processes (like cooking, interacting, living) in stylised sequences — useful for understanding narrative pacing and domestic settings.

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Inspiration 2

Lush Campaign – Yukai Du

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Style: Textured 2D with complex layering narrative

Technical Analysis: Highly detailed vector artwork with added textures. Transitions between steps are fluid, often using exaggerated motion.

Mood Analysis: Playful, rich, and full of charm. Emphasises the joy of organics and handmade warmth.

Aesthetic Analysis: Intricate line work, layered mixed-media textures, colourful palette.

Motion Graphic Principles:

Follow Through & Overlapping Action: Splashes, trails, and ingredients move naturally with drag and delay.

Exaggeration: Shapes and actions are often whimsical, enhancing the charm.

Secondary Action: Small background elements add life — flickering light.

Appeal: Strong design sensibility, with each frame crafted for visual delight.

Use of Information Graphics: Steps are presented narratively rather than with charts — but each sequence communicates a clear action or result, visually functioning as step-by-step information.

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Inspiration 1

Headspace | Meditation Tips | Meditating with Beginner’s Mind

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Style: 2D vector, soft color palette

Technical Analysis: Smooth transitions, looping animations, consistent use of 2D shapes. Uses minimal movement to communicate ideas. Clean, controlled pacing.

Mood Analysis: Calm, welcoming, and mentally spacious. Uses soft sound and simple visuals to create a mindful feeling.

Aesthetic Analysis: Muted tones, abstract characters, organic curves. Very controlled colour palette and shapes to reduce visual noise.

Design Principles: Focus on rhythm, repetition, and alignment. Contrast is soft, and transitions are slow and logical.

Information Graphics Use: Uses simple animated infographics to visualise mental states (e.g., clouds, thoughts floating by).

Motion Graphic Principles:

Anticipation: Used before transitions or object movements to signal change.

Ease In/Ease Out: Movement begins and ends softly to create a relaxed pace.

Rhythm & Timing: Each scene allows time for reflection, avoiding overload.

Consistency: Visual language remains coherent across transitions.

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Distribution Plan

Sharing "Quiet Cooking"

Once completed, my animation will be distributed primarily online, focusing on platforms that support calm, visual, and educational content.

Primary platforms:

YouTube – for reach, accessibility, and the ability to add captions and a longer description with the recipe.

Instagram (Reels or Posts) – focusing on the visual and meditative qualities of the animation.

Vimeo – to present the project in a clean, portfolio-style space (especially for showcasing craft and design).

Targeted tags/communities:

#slowcooking #aestheticvideos #handmadeanimation #sobalove #quietfood

The animation could also be submitted to small online animation or short film festivals that focus on handcrafted, experimental, or culinary works. It may also work well embedded in a blog or recipe website as a visual tutorial.

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Background Message

What is "Quiet Cooking" Really About?

The main topic is how to prepare a simple bowl of noodles. But beneath that, the animation is about slowing down and finding beauty in small rituals.

Cooking is one of the most universal and grounding activities. It’s where we connect with our senses, take care of ourselves or others, and make something from nothing. My message is that even the simplest dish — like noodles and broth — can become a meaningful and soothing process.

I’ll focus on visual storytelling, rhythm, and texture. The message isn’t pushed through narration or text, but rather through tone and style. The visuals will carry the mood of calmness, attention to detail, and quiet pleasure.

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Audience Profile

Who Will Watch "Quiet Cooking?"

My animation is designed for a broad audience, but especially for people who enjoy cooking, mindfulness, and slow living. This includes:

Young adults (18–35) who use YouTube or social media to find recipes and inspiration

Artists and designers who appreciate handcrafted visuals

People interested in calming content (ASMR, ambient visuals, etc.)

I want the audience to feel a sense of calm, curiosity, and visual satisfaction. Ideally, someone watching would not only learn a simple cooking technique but also enjoy the slow, almost meditative journey. They might feel inspired to cook — or just take a quiet break from their screen.

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Statement of Intent

"Quiet Cooking: A Gentle Noodle Tutorial"

For my final animation project, I intend to create a short, slow-paced cooking tutorial that teaches viewers how to make a simple noodle soup — loosely inspired by Japanese soba or ramen.

My goal is to design a visually calm and meditative experience, focusing on the tactile and sensory beauty of cooking. I will use a combination of clean vector illustrations and hand-drawn, mixed media textures to create a handcrafted, soft aesthetic. The animation will feature a muted color palette, subtle sound design, and possibly gentle ambient music.

This project is not about delivering fast, flashy cooking tips, but instead inviting the viewer into a moment of slowness, care, and visual comfort. It reflects my personal interest in texture, analog techniques, and everyday rituals.