Client: Stanford University
Art Director: Giorgia Virgili
Opener illustration for an article by an introverted man on the autism spectrum who is able to have experiences outside of his regular life—such as being social, having a family, and being a woman—through the forward-thinking farm simulation video game Stardew Valley.
Fans of the game will notice that my illustration is very similar to the style of game; we reached out to the creator of the game for permission, which he very kindly granted.
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