For this image, I focused on a mix of retouching and compositing to bring everything together in a natural and polished way. I worked on light, color, and textures to make the scene feel cohesive, while keeping the original mood and character.
A lot of attention went into the small details (especially the connection between the man and the rooster) so the final result feels balanced, real, and visually strong.
So excited to see Creative Intelligence 2026 by @Contra Labs out in the world!
At @Heed Collective , we had the pleasure of designing both the website and the report. We’re incredibly grateful for this collaboration!
Our creative exploration started with a question:
What does Creative Intelligence mean today?
We believe it lives at the intersection of creativity and analysis, imagination and insight.
We translated this into a visual story that begins in space — vast, dreamy, full of possibility — and gradually moves closer to Earth, grounding imagination in something tangible and human.
Huge congrats to the whole team, @Erin Horner, @Ben Huffman, @Mark Vassilevskiy, @Alex Karpodinis, @Stacy · Heed Collective, @Heed Collective , and the entire @Contra Labs team 👏
Returning to foundational assets is always a valuable exercise in brand scalability. Currently, I am preparing and structuring the master delivery files for a new sub-brand—built upon a visual identity system I originally designed a couple of years ago. Designing adaptable brand frameworks from day one is what allows a business to expand seamlessly over time while maintaining complete visual coherence. Looking forward to sharing the final execution soon.