EYEYAH! has released Issue 09: Anger, an illustration-led publication that explores one of the most complex and often misunderstood human emotions through visual storytelling, science and interactive learning. Created for children, educators and curious adults, the issue approaches anger not as something to suppress, but as a signal that can help us understand our needs, boundaries and reactions.
Published by the Singapore-based creative education platform EYEYAH!, the issue uses illustration and visual thinking to unpack how anger works both emotionally and physically. Through a series of illustrated spreads, readers are guided through the science behind anger, the many forms it can take and the ways it manifests in everyday life.
Rather than treating anger as a problem to be eliminated, the publication reframes it as information.
“When we feel angry, our body is trying to tell us something,” the team explains. “Anger can signal that a boundary has been crossed, that something feels unfair, or that a need hasn’t been met. Understanding that signal is the first step toward responding with clarity rather than reacting without thinking.”
The issue explores a wide spectrum of experiences connected to anger. Topics include the science of the emotion itself, from hormones and the amygdala to the physical sensations that accompany anger. It also looks at different expressions of anger such as suppressed, explosive, reactive or self-directed anger, as well as common triggers including frustration, overstimulation, competitiveness and environmental stress.
Illustration plays a central role in making these ideas accessible. Humour, visual metaphors and observation-based activities invite readers to reflect on their own emotional responses while also encouraging empathy toward others.
By combining psychology, storytelling and visual literacy, the publication aims to help readers develop a more compassionate understanding of anger and how it shapes behaviour.
EYEYAH! is an award-winning Singapore-based creative educational publication that collaborates with illustrators and artists from around the world. Its projects explore complex topics such as emotional wellbeing, internet culture, healthy habits and environmental issues through accessible visual narratives designed to spark curiosity, reflection and conversation.
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