ÆTHER: Exploring Light and Time for Creative Editorials

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Sergiu Manole

• Apr 19

ÆTHER — A Study of Light & Time (Creative Editorial Homepage)

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Sam Stoof

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• Apr 15

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Gabriela Pranjić

pro

• Apr 15

Okay designers, I need your brains for a second 👀

I’ve been working on a new branding project (sneak peek coming soon, it’s for a Deluxe M kind of vibe ✨) and once again I found myself stuck in the same loop…

I have so many ideas when it comes to presenting brands. Not just logos on a white background, but full-on storytelling, mockups that feel alive, visuals that actually sell the vibe. And then… I hit the execution wall.

I’ve tried a few AI tools, played around with mockups, and tested different workflows,: but I still feel like I’m overcomplicating everything and spending way too much time trying to make it look how it feels in my head.

So I’m curious How do you approach your branding presentations? What tools are you using for mockups? Do you build scenes from scratch, use templates, AI, or something else?

Basically… how do you make the process smoother without killing the creativity?

Would love to hear your workflows, tips, or even struggles so we can all suffer evolve together 😅✨

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