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Taste Test
Which one says "train, develop, optimize" to you, the sharp orange or the golden mark? ⚡
🔶 Arcas - The Orange Mark
Bold orange on dark navy. Sharp, modern, built for speed.
🏆 Arcas - The Gold Mark
Bronze gradient on black. Premium, commanding, built for legacy.
Same words. Completely different power. 💥
4 voted
17%
19 voted
83%
23 votes
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Gold Mark for me. The bronze gradient adds weight the orange version doesn't quite have, and for a brand called "Arcas Performance" that legacy feel matters. Orange reads faster but gold reads stronger.
To me this Arcas gold mark really stands out. The effort and thought behind it are obvious, and it shows in the final result. Keep pushing like this, you're building something remarkable.
The gold looks cooler 😎
Going with the Gold Mark
Going for the Arcas Gold mark
Will go for the Gold
ig orange looks good imo
Amazing!
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Today's design exploration started with a Dribbble inspiration piece.
Rather than copying it directly, I challenged myself to reinterpret the concept and experiment with a completely different visual direction.
The original inspiration uses vibrant blue and orange colors to create an energetic feel, while my version leans into a darker, more premium aesthetic.
A great exercise in studying design principles and then applying them through your own lens.
Question:
Which version do you prefer?
🟠 The colorful Dribbble-inspired version
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Dark mode always
built a brand that sees the world twice.
once as it is.
once as it could be.
GLOSS* drops soon.
Great work mate!
🚀 Design Direction Poll
I've been exploring two hero concepts for a digital marketing agency, both built around the same message:
"Your Goals. Bold Ideas. Big Results."
But each direction tells a very different story.
🌑 Concept A (Dark Mode)
A bold, high-contrast experience designed to feel premium, confident, and impactful.
☀️ Concept B (Light Mode)
A brighter, more energetic direction that feels approachable, innovative, and forward-thinking.
Vote below and share what influenced your decision—emotion, branding, trust, or overall visual appeal. 👇
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both are lovely, but i went with the light concept–– it goes just a bit better with that little box you've got near the lower right corner, plus i think the shape + bold gradient it holds against the background is a really in-tune connection to how the subconscious mind (well,...
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