The Grass is Grimmer on the Odder Side, 2019
Project Type _____ Visual Narrative, Sci-fi
Designer _____ Si-Hui Ho
The Grass is Grimmer on the Odder Side is a science fiction narrative about the protagonist, x, who grew up in a city covered by an impenetrable dome, and a dark secret it is hiding. The story unfolds through a series of field notes, photographs, and lab reports made by x as he navigates through this apocalyptic terrain.
In the year 3000, x was born in the city of Domineon, known for its exclusion dome that stretched across the entire land. Growing up, x was taught that the world outside was plagued with a deadly air-borne disease and that the dome would protect them. Thus, the city segregated itself from the rest of the world, almost like a bell jar over a specimen.
However, 19 years later, the crops are failing and it’s been 9 days since x has eaten anything substantial. Out of hunger and desperation, x sets out on a journey in search for food. Along the way, a series of odd events take place one after another, leading x to uncover the dark secret of Domineon.
i n s i d e t h e c i t y o f d o m i n e o n
A chronological order of the places explored by x as he leaves his home in desperate search for food.
F I E L D N O T E S
A series of strange occurrences recorded by x.
L A B R E P O R T S
Radioactivity monitored in the surroundings.
n e g a t i v e s
Specimens observed under a microscope.
P R O P A G A N D A
A flyer disseminated by the government, announcing the launch of a new nation-wide facility,
an impenetrable dome that might not be used for what it seems.
Z I N E ( P H Y S I C A L C O P Y )
The contents are compiled into a see-through ring folder.
Each section is staggered by varying sizes and printed on different types of papers.
m a r k e t i n g c o l l a t e r a l s
Poster design for a conceptual zine launch.
