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Graphic Designers: What’s one step in your process you never skip?
When I start a design project with a client, one of the first things I ask them to do is to choose 3 keywords that describe how they want their brand to feel and to share images that visually align with those words.
This simple exercise changes everything.✨✨
Two people can agree on a word like “modern” but imagine completely different aesthetics. Images reveal these differences immediately, preventing misalignment later in the process. When design decisions are made later—type, color, layout, imagery—they’re measured against an agreed-upon foundation rather than personal preference.
I like that through this exercise my clients and I are on the same page from day one!
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Modus is a contemporary urban boutique hotel built around architectural clarity, controlled warmth, and quiet confidence.
The identity avoids decorative luxury and instead focuses on structure, proportion, and atmosphere. Inspired by the building’s curved facade, warm wood tones, and evening light, the visual system balances deep greens, muted brass accents, and restrained serif typography.
The language of the brand reflects the hotel itself. Urban yet intimate. Modern yet timeless. Every element supports a cohesive experience where design is intentional and hospitality feels personal rather than performative.
Modus positions itself not as spectacle, but as presence. Luxury here is measured in precision, materiality, and atmosphere.
Credits :
Animation: @Jitter
Graphic Design: @Figma
Beautiful restraint. The identity really captures that ‘quiet confidence’ you described — especially how structure and warmth stay balanced without slipping into decorative noise.
One month after launching my new portfolio, I’m redesigning it. Here’s why.
I published a site I was proud of (1st photo). It was visually striking and leaned into my graphic design roots. I followed good practices, but after reviewing the analytics, the numbers proved my approach wrong.
It was a tough pill to swallow, but it reminded me: evolution happens when your brain does the work, not your ego. My design was loud, fighting for attention instead of showcasing the work. So I started over.
I pivoted to a simpler interface (2nd photo). I stripped heavy graphics, shifted to lighter tones, and focused on UI/UX. The goal was a clear structure, letting my projects speak for themselves.
I’m putting the finishing touches on this minimal version.
Design is an infinite process. We test, we learn, we drop our egos, and we iterate.
Love this mindset.
That transition from “visually proud” → “performance-aware” is where real product thinking begins. Analytics often tell a very different story than aesthetics.
Curious what patterns stood out most.
Building a universe, not a brand.
This is superb, hoping to learn a bit of video editing soon.
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