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Steve Mainero

pro

• Jan 25

This is one of the seven children's books I have written. Each carries a strong moral imperative learned from the canine hero and heroines,

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Anar Huseynov

pro

• 1d

Web Design UI Design Figma

Which one of these Hero sections is more effective?

9 votes

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rajesh chaudhary

• 11h

option 1 from my side.

Monserrat Vazquez

max

• 1d

Different design paths. Same destination. 🗺️

My journey into freelancing wasn’t linear - nonprofit work, agency life, then eventually freelance. Each stage shaped how I think about brand strategy today.

This piece is a quick tour of just some of my bottle packaging designs. Different identities, different strategies, but all built with the same objective: standing out on the shelf.

A little visual reminder that there’s rarely just one path in design.

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Valentino Mateski

pro

• 18h

What should a cocktail brand feel like before you even open the can?

When I started working on the identity for SeventhWave, that question shaped everything.

This isn’t a drink designed for a bar counter. It’s designed for the in-between moments: warm air, late afternoons, and plans that unfold naturally. Convenient, yes. But more importantly, effortless.

The brand design had to capture that balance. Playful, without feeling loud. Premium, without feeling formal.