I think every designer has a place they return to when nobody is watching. This is mine. These il...

I think every designer has a place they return to when nobody is watching. This is mine. These il...I think every designer has a place they return to when nobody is watching. This is mine. These il...

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Pallavi Purohit

• Aug 4

I think every designer has a place they return to when nobody is watching. This is mine.

These illustrations weren't made to solve a problem or meet a deadline. They were made slowly, in between projects, following ideas that felt worth sitting with a little longer. Nature, mythology, people, stillness, and the quiet stories that often go unnoticed seem to find their way into almost everything I make.

I suppose this is what my mind looks like when it's at rest.: #digitalillustration #procreate

Digital illustration Procreate

Marharyta Koshliak

pro

• Sep 10

I created Menmi a while ago as a brand mascot for a ramen bar, and it quickly became a client favorite. Eventually, I archived the project from my public showcase.

Recently, while scrolling through Pinterest, I stumbled upon a logo design with a remarkably similar character concept the same spiky hair silhouette, face shape, and ramen element! Seeing that was an instant sign that this concept still resonates and holds great creative value.

I’m unarchiving Menmi to give this character a second life in my portfolio. Never let your solid work hide in the dark just because time has passed!

How do you handle your older, hidden designs when you see similar trends popping up?

Logo Design Mascot Design Brand Design Adobe Illustrator

Celia | BEFAR Studio

max

• Sep 10

Beautiful work 😍

Anastasia Kornilova

pro

• Sep 10

Sweet visuals, zero sugar — new soda branding in the works 🍋🍑

Brand Design Art Direction Illustration

Bella Brillantes

pro

• Sep 10

Obsessed with these!

Ismel Figueroa

max

• Sep 10

what if the reason your work feels generic isn’t your skill… …but the fact that you keep designing for approval? @Alex Aperios joined us recently at UnContrad to unpack how independent designers can build bolder work, pitch stronger ideas, and stop hiding behind “safe” creative choices. this conversation is for every creative trying to stand out. full episode just dropped on our YT channel, leave us your comment there, excited to feature your thoughts in our community ↓