I conceptualized, designed, and illustrated a bespoke children’s activity book, Passport to The Plaza Hotel, crafted for the world-renowned Plaza Hotel in Manhattan. This bespoke booklet invites guests on a magical journey through the hotel and its storied surroundings, blending the luxury and elegance of The Plaza with the charm of New York City through illustration.

The passport features captivating illustrations and meticulously designed activities, each inspired by The Plaza’s rich history, the surrounding neighborhood, and a curated selection of vintage inspirations. Drawing from extensive research into the hotel’s heritage and the cultural fabric of the city, I crafted engaging, whimsical journeys and insightful observations, transforming each page into an immersive experience.

A two-page illustrated cartoon of a building resembling a castle and a theater stage with a red curtain, stars, and moon, related to Broadway and New York City.

Open children's activity book showing a map of Central Park, New York City, with illustrations of landmarks like Central Park Zoo, Bow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace, and Belvedere Castle, and a list of famous museums on the opposite page.

Open hotel registration book on left page with fields for name, age, room number, visitors' origin, check-in, and check-out. On right page, four illustrated postcards depict the same building in four seasons: fall, spring, winter, and summer, with labels at bottom of each.

A colorful illustrated map of New York City on the left page, showing landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and Brooklyn Bridge. The right page contains a pink background with illustrations of shopping bags, desserts, and luggage, alongside checkboxes for activities like shopping, dessert, staircase, in-room dining, posting a letter, and riding a bell cart.

Collage of images depicting luxury hotels, interiors, historical architecture, a gold emblem, chandelier, and travel-related stickers with text 'The Plaza' and 'Passport', related to New York City.

This concept celebrates the timeless grandeur of The Plaza and enhances the guest experience with luxurious, creative activities, providing a unique, interactive way to explore the hotel’s legacy and the magic of New York. Through my design and illustrations, I brought to life an enchanting exploration that beautifully blends the hotel’s history with the allure of its surroundings, offering guests an unparalleled experience. The family is encouraged to take home the Passport to the Plaza to keep and cherish for a lifetime as a memory from the iconic hotel.

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