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Coding Book Illustrations for Kids / Scratch

ByAmir Updated on
Girl working on computer illustration

I had the wonderful opportunity to contribute to the book “Coding for Kids: Scratch” by Matthew Higland and Callisto Media, NY. I created 30+ coding book illustrations to help mastering the Scratch programming language fun and easy fun and easy.

The book is filled with vibrant cartoons and step-by-step instructions that make learning to code a breeze. Coding has never been so much fun! Coding is an extremely important skill for kids to learn in today’s world, and I’m excited to be a part of teaching them in a fun and engaging way.

Illustration Process for a Book for Kids

The process of creating illustrations for kids is a bit like baking a cake. You start with a recipe (the brief), gather your ingredients (sketches), and then follow the instructions (timeline) to create your masterpiece. Just like any good baker, you may need to make some adjustments along the way (feedback), but the end result is always worth it. And just like a cake, no illustration is complete without some finishing touches (textures). So go ahead and indulge in a little illustration – your creative director will thank you for it!

Sketching in Photoshop

Sketching is an essential part of the design process. It allows you to explore different ideas and find common ground with your creative director. I like to do all my sketching in Adobe Photoshop. It’s the perfect tool for creating quick, rough sketches. Plus, it’s easy to make changes and experiment with different ideas. Sketching is an important step in the project, and I’m glad I can do it in a program that I’m comfortable with.

Here are some of the sketches:

Finalizing the Coding Book illustrations in Adobe Illustrator

I finalized the sketches in Adobe Illustrator. I love to work with that software because it keeps the illustrations flexible and easy to implement corrections. I added some textures to make the illustrations less stiff. Plus, I find the textures add an extra bit of personality to the illustrations.

  • dog and cat playing poker illustration
  • castle illustration
  • cat on a globe illustration
  • pirate cat illustration
  • cute dinosaur illustration
  • Girl working on computer illustration
  • Kids talking to each other illustration
  • cars illustration
  • Sea Animals Illustration
  • Robot Illustration Coding For Kids Scratch
  • Funny Fish Swarm Illustration
  • Shark Illustration

I’m really happy with how the coding book illustrations turned out, and I hope you enjoy them too.

Thanks for viewing!

Illustrator

I am an illustrator with a focus on retro and humor in my work. I am living and illustrating in Vienna. If you want to know more about my creative projects, read through the blog and the portfolio.

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