WEARABLE ILLUSTRATIONS

Wearable Illustrations explores the world of cosplay in a global context. It was the first phase of the research on my thesis topic. The choice of this topic stem from my experiences during my travels in the Summer of 2023, where I visited various comic conventions in southeast Asia (SEA), where the atmosphere and scale of the conventions far exceeded what I’ve pesonally experienced in Qatar.

Cosplay is considered a common activity in SEA whilst it’s still considered a niche in Qatar. Wearable Illustrations gives an insight to those who are unfamiliar with the activity and showcases a different creative perspective in the design industry.

Impersona explores the world of cosplay in the local context of Qatar. While considered a niche, it still continues to develop and expand in relative to the growth of the animation, comics, and game (ACG) community.

My thesis focused on the limited exposure of cosplay culture in Qatar, as well as the resource availability and accessability. 

One of the main purposes of the app is provide a service where users are able to try cosplay. There’s a rental system that offers a wide range of cosplays from various shows, games, and comics. 

Another main purpose of the app is to provide the latest news, events, and happenings in Qatar. Users can browse through the events and add it to their calendars if desired.

There’s also a tab dedicated to active cosplayers that reside within the country. This tab allows recruiters or companies to scout potential partners and collaborators.