Ladybugs are often considered a symbol of luck today, but have you ever stopped and wondered where that idea comes from? The Ladybug's reputation comes from their diet of harmful pests that feed on our plant life. Backyard Beetles is an interactive prototype that highlights beetles found in New York through illustration and information. By depicting beetles in a playful, illustrative light, Backyard Beetles explores different visual approaches to reinterpreting beetles, aiming to break the negative connotations associated with them. Many beetles are crucial to our environment, and Backyard Beetles aims to inform the public and break the negative “beetle stigma.” I hope you enjoy scrolling through these beetles as much as I enjoyed creating them!
