Collaboration with Mini Monsters
Capal Samsudin is a children’s book revolving around themes of friendship, forgiveness and perseverance. A collaboration
with Mini Monsters, the story was written by Rilla Melati while the illustrations were done by Hairul Latiff.
As the first book of a festive family series, the illustration style and art direction will set the tone for the rest of the books. In order to create an authentic Asian context, much research was done to identify elements such as the character’s clothing and the shop settings. Also, digital painting was chosen over vector illustration to retain a sense of tactility that closely mimics analog drawing methods.
Samsudin is very proud of his capal shop. But despite all that was offered at the shop, Samsudin’s capal shop could not attract any customers.
“Your capal is so old fashioned!” said a customer as he walked out of the shop. Old fashioned? Will he be able to continue making capal when no one wants them anymore? Can he sustain his trade in this modern day and age? Or perhaps these traditional capal is in need of an urgent makeover?
Follow the story of Samsudin the capal maker and journey along with him as he learns the true value of friendship, forgiveness and perseverance in celebrating a very special Hari Raya!
