At first glance, insectOrama might simply seem like a cute, quirky idea. And while it is true that the drawing templates are cute and somewhat quirky, insectOrama has also proven to be a way for people of all ages to let their imaginations run free. On his website, Belgian graphic designer Stefan de Pauw makes available sets of templates that he designed featuring parts of insects, people, and animals from land, air, and water. From Stefan's point of view, the templates are not "products" but are intended to be starting points—source material—for people to take their creativity in new directions.
Like many children, Stefan loved to draw. In fact, he can't remember a time when he wasn't drawing, and aspired to become a cartoonist in his youth. In high school, he further honed his interests and developed a passion for photography, eventually pursuing a degree in photography at the art school Hogeschool Sint-Lukas Brussel. But as he was completing his studies, his passion for drawing was reignited and he was again drawn to the expression and impact achievable through graphic design and illustration.
Artwork by Sam de Buysscher / Toy Factory
