Every child learns and engages with the world differently, yet educational materials can often prioritise traditional methods of reading and learning. This can create barriers for children who benefit from exploring information through other approaches, such as listening, observing, moving or creating.

Accessibility was another important consideration. Educational resources can come with financial and practical barriers, particularly when access depends on the resources available to families, schools and communities.

Inspired by my values of creativity, curiosity, connection and equality, I wanted to explore how graphic design could make learning more approachable and inclusive. Rather than expecting children to follow one particular way of learning, I questioned how a book could encourage them to explore and discover what works for them.

I drew inspiration from children's picture books featuring expressive, hand-drawn illustrations, exploring how simple visuals could support young readers without overwhelming them. With a target audience of children aged 4–9, I focused on readability through short sentences, rhyming text, larger typography and a typeface featuring a single-storey ‘a’.

My research was also informed by Madina Tlostanova's critique of commodified education, which encouraged me to consider accessibility through both affordability and participation.

These considerations shaped the book's visual direction. I chose black-and-white line illustrations to create a colouring-friendly experience while keeping printing costs low. The illustrations and text work together to introduce different ways of learning, with an emphasis on giving children opportunities to engage creatively rather than simply following instructions.

There’s more than one way to learn is a printable colouring and reading book that introduces children to learning through reading, looking, listening, asking questions, making, moving and drawing.

Through playful rhymes and hand-drawn illustrations, each section explores a different approach to learning while encouraging children to interact with the pages. The book concludes with an open-ended activity inviting readers to draw, write or colour their own answer to the question: How do YOU like to learn?

The black-and-white design allows the book to be reproduced affordably, making it suitable for printing at home, in schools or in community spaces. Ultimately, the project aims to encourage confidence, curiosity and creative exploration, reminding children that there is no single correct way to learn.