“BEYOUTIFUL is a visual exploration of my journey as a young adult navigating a new environment, balancing internal thoughts and emotions with external social pressures. My thesis project focuses on the transition from adolescence to adulthood, what it means to enter the “real world”, and the internal conflicts that arise during this phase. Through a combination of four two-page sequential comics and four full-page illustrations, resulting in an eight-page comic zine, my goal was to create a relatable and introspective experience for young adults. By illustrating these moments of uncertainty, growth, and self-discovery, my goal is to normalise the internal struggles that come with change and help others feel less alone in their journeys. Through expressive storytelling and visual metaphors, BEYOUTIFUL captures the emotional complexities of transitioning into adulthood, making space for honest reflection and connection by normalising internal conflicts within a young adult’s subconscious mind in an ever-evolving world.”