# Design-Centric Illustrated Books Here Design Creates Whimsical Prints for Ladybird by Design By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-05-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladybird-by-design References: [heredesign](https://www.heredesign.co.uk/project/ladybird/) Ladybird by Design is an all-new series of [children's books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinyherostories) by [Penguin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-x-moebe-book-stand). The idea behind these releases will be centered around providing a design-forward content for little ones which will help them "make sense of the idiosyncrasies of language." Here Design is employed to contribute to the aesthetic of these books and the firm overhauls the first two extensions of the project. The first one is called 'A Bare Bear' which centers around examples of homonyms and homophones. The second book is called 'In a Minute' which is interactive and challenging as the content pushes readers to be physically active. The Ladybird by Design series is characterized by [whimsical and vibrant illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storybooks-illustrator) which surely contribute to the overall value of the creations. The publications' design-forward demeanor will also go along way in capturing consumer's attention on the shelf. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Design-forward Children's Books:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in creating children's books that prioritize design aesthetics to engage young readers and make learning more visually compelling. - **Interactive Learning:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in developing books that incorporate interactive elements, challenging readers to be physically active and engaged in the learning process. - **Whimsical Illustrations:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in using vibrant and whimsical illustrations to enhance the visual appeal and overall value of children's books. ### Where This Applies - **Publishing:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the publishing industry to create design-centric illustrated books that reimagine the traditional approach to children's literature. - **Education:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the education industry to incorporate interactive elements in children's books, encouraging active learning and fostering creativity. - **Design and Illustration:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the design and illustration industry to provide whimsical and visually appealing illustrations for children's books, elevating the storytelling experience for young readers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humdrum-paper.md) - [Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-to-read.md) - [Gamified Children's Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babyfirst-brand.md) - [Design Journey Picture Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thedownunder.md) - [Graphic Design Bold Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parks-2.md) - [Distinctive Dragon-Themed Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distinctive-dragonthemed-books-dragonborn-features-illustrative-end-pages-a.md) - [Children's Story-Inspired Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-academy.md) - [Book-Themed Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/booksy.md)