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Just finished calculating mine because I'm about to add contra to the list🥹
There should be a series titled - LIFE OF A DESIGNER.
How much does it actually cost to be a designer? 👀
I did the math on my yearly essentials:
🎨 Adobe — $172/year
🌐 Internet — $25/month
🤖 Claude — $200/year
☁️ Google Drive — $50/year
🍎 Apple storage — $9.99/month
✨ Contra — $29/month
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Patch Bakery Brand Identity Design
Patch is a warm, artisanal bakery brand built around one simple feeling: "A little warmth, freshly baked." Every detail is designed to make everyday moments feel special.
I developed Patch's brand identity — including logo, hand-illustrated iconography, typography, and color palette — combining a soft sage color scheme with detailed vintage-style bread illustrations to reflect the brand's handcrafted, cozy character.
The goal was to create a visual identity that feels nostalgic and inviting, communicating warmth and quality in every element — from the custom logotype to the intricate line-art details.
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Sage instead of the usual warm terracotta/brown is the choice that keeps this from reading as generic rustic-bakery — the hand-drawn bread line art carries the handcrafted feel while the palette stays contemporary.