Peter Machat – World Illustration Awards

2024 | Longlist + Shortlist | Site Specific

Why did you create this work?
The psychologists asked me to design a mural for their new office rooms. To make children and teenagers feel more comfortable, I designed a mural that shows different emotional states of growing up. It helps patients feel welcome and serves as a conversation starter for psychologists. To intrigue teenagers, I placed 2 QR codes that unlock augmented reality animations and make the wall come alive.
How were your illustrations used?
Patients and psychologists use the wall during their sessions to discuss topics such as dreaming, painting, exploring the world, eating habits, body awareness, enjoying life, spending time alone, meditating, friendship, dancing, and sports. In 2024, the illustrations will serve as the foundation for a guidance system and corporate design.
What materials and techniques did you use?
I started with simple pencil sketches, turned them into vector illustrations and transferred the design onto the wall. I used various brushes, paint rollers and indoor wall paint. I used Adobe After Effects for the animations and Adobe Aero for the augmented reality feature.
Was this project commissioned?
Commissioned
Commissioner Name
Psychologists of the Freie Universität Berlin
Commissioner Company
Psychologische Hochschulambulanz der Freien Universität Berlin
Personal Website or Portfolio Link
petermachat.com/illustration
Instagram
instagram.com/petermachat/
Biography
Peter Machat is a Berlin-based illustrator, designer and author. He studied fine arts and design in Guatemala, at the Nagoya Zokei University in Japan and at the Bauhaus University in Germany. Born in Munich to a Dutch mother and a Transylvanian father, he grew up in Cologne and now lives and works in Berlin. His works include illustrations, animated films, apps, movie posters and more.
Where are you currently based?
Germany

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