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Rejection is normal. It sounds weird, but that's just how things are.
What is hard to see is that it's simply information, not identity. It tells me where to improve and that something no longer aligns with my vision.
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More visuals from the rejected brand direction I shared earlier.
Really good to see this direction resonating with so many of you. It was one of our favourite explorations to build, from the narrative behind it to the visual world that brought it to life.
Great work doesn’t always make the final cut, and sometimes the reason has little to do with the quality of the direction.
Curious why this one was rejected? I’ve shared the story in the first comment✨
Nazariya Living is a premium carpet and home décor brand shaped by craftsmanship, culture and the stories objects carry into our homes.
This direction brought that idea to life through a seal-inspired logo, archival textures, unexpected colours and editorial typography, creating...
Fashion, but cool.
AI, but real.
Less artificial.
More attitude.
Creating visuals where AI doesn’t look like AI.
The visual direction feels strongest when the image-making stays this restrained—those material details give the AI work a believable fashion editorial edge. The contrast between the quiet copy and the tactile frames is especially effective.
I had the Shy Testimonials interaction working exactly how I wanted…
Then came the harder part: which visual treatment?
🖤 Matte Black — heavier, bolder, more editorial.
🫧 Colourless Glass — lighter, softer, almost disappears into the page.
Same component. Same interaction.
Just two completely different vibes.
And now I’m stuck. 👀
Which one makes you want to stop and read the testimonials?
🖤 Matte Black or 🫧 Glass?
Be honest — I’m actually using the winner. 👇
Also what kind of animation should i use ?
5 votes
Ends in 11h
thers just smth about glass...it give a soothing premium feel