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Josh Aku

Josh Aku

Multi disciplinary creative, Experienced in digital design

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🌿 Color Palette Analysis: Pistachio Essence & Creamed Velvet In honor of national pistachio day : From pistachio shell to gelato swirl, a modular palette unfolds: dusty greens, plum‑hued skins, and creamed pistachio highlights. Primary Palette: Pistachio Husk — #A7B88A • Soft Olive Dust — #9CA77A These tones come from the outer nut flesh—muted, matte, and organic. 2. Inner Skin Mauves • Muted Orchid Skin — #A67C86 • Dusty Plum Shell — #8B5A63 The natural mauve–plum tones inside the pistachio give the palette its unexpected sophistication. 3. Shell Neutrals • Warm Shell Beige — #D8C9B4 • Toasted Almond — #C7B39A These neutrals anchor the palette and add editorial softness. 4. Gelato Cream Greens • Creamed Pistachio — #C9D7A8 • Velvet Mint — #DDE7C4 Together they form a palette that feels earthy & softly artisanal.
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Color Alchemy : The Monarch‑Inspired Hue Study🦋 Twelve hues shaped by the soft bloom of 2026’s pink Pantones, In honor of National Monarch Day [All Color Names Below 👇] Peony Spectrum 🌸 Pomegranate #C23A52 Dusty Rose #D8A3A8 Tea Rose #F6D1D6 Peony #F4B7C8 Petal Bloom #F7CBD4 Blush Veil #F9DDE4 Plum‑Earth Range 🎨 Cassis #5A2A5C Orchid #D9A4DD Mulberry #7A3B5A Luminous Neutrals🖌️ Oat Milk #F4EFEA Cloud Silk #F7F5F3 The full spectrum: Pomegranate, Cassis, Orchid, Tea Rose, Mocha Mousse, Oat Milk, moves like a living gradient. Each hue transitions into the next with velvety softness, creating a romantic, cinematic bloom. #MotionOcean #Framer #DesignTrends #graphicdesign #flora
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🎨Color Palette Analysis — Flora Kling 01 x Seedream Workflow This AI-driven sequence blends soft botanicals with a touch of digital magic. Flora’s workflow and Kling’s animation engine bring the lilacs and shimmering dragonfly to life through Pantone’s standout 2026 hues, creating a palette that feels both romantic and dreamy. 🧪 Editing Precision — Flora Workflow Breakdown • Seedream Motion Pass: Dragonfly flight path generated with randomized loop arcs and velocity modulation. • Kling Image-to-Video Layering: Wing flutter animated with frame interpolation and sparkle emission mapped to motion blur. 🖌️Primary Palette: Lilac Bloom & Ethereal Flight #D6A5B6 #E7A3B2 #F0F0F0 #007A74 #B5332A ✨Accent Sparkle Tones #4F84C4 #F6A96B #F6E27F
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Cover image for Winter Fantasy Color Mastery! This collection is part of my ...
Winter Fantasy Color Mastery! This collection is part of my Winter Frost Fantasy series a world that I styled and edited, are a part of my Winter Frost Fantasy series, shaped by the crystalline fantasy of Narnia and the dreamlike elegance found in the artwork of Yoshitaka Amano. A Study into Color Palettes Three bold, cohesive palettes for visual impact: Color Palettes [Hexes Below] ❄️ Frosted Jewel Tones 🌲 Winter Triad 🌅 Snowfall Glows Editing Precision using: Luminar Neo & Photoshop. Techniques include: AI Structure & Relight for depth -Glow & Bloom Effects for softness -Color Grading for contrast **Final Touches -Overlay blend modes for depth -Vignette + Micro-sharpening for polish -Balanced color harmony for impact. #designtrends #ColorPaletteDesign #yearofthefirehorse #Designcommunity #youwarechallenge #photoshop
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2026 Color Palette: A Fresh Fusion of Vibrancy Matcha Green (#9AE055) pairs beautifully with Dark Mocha (#210906) for an earthy, sophisticated contrast. This combination brings natural elegance with depth, perfect for designs seeking balance between freshness and warmth. Lilac (#C8A2E0) and Butter Yellow (#F4E4A6) create a unique pairing that radiates optimism and creativity. The soft purple tones ground the cheerful yellow, making this duo ideal for contemporary branding. -Key Pantones- Matcha Green (#9AE055) Dark Mocha (#210906) Lilac (#C8A2E0) Butter Yellow (#F4E4A6) #tastetest #motionocean #Framer #flora #contraquest
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Color Mastery: A Study in Ethereal Depth [Designed By Me] A curated exploration of palette design and tonal storytelling . [All Color Names Below 👇] Twelve hues crafted for cinematic softness and sovereign contrast: Radiant Lilacs (Lilac Colors) 💜 #D8B7DD #B78CBF Petal & Veil Tones (White‑Pink Colors) 🌸 #FCE9F1 #F8DDEB #F6C7D9 Sovereign Magentas (Magenta‑Purple Colors) 🔮 #C03A9B #A12C7F #7E1E5F Earthen Shadows (Brown Colors) 🪵 #A9746E #8B5E5A #6E3F3B #4B2C28 The fluid motion-gradient flows from lilac to magenta to blush, creating a sense of continuous movement. Curves blend into organic waves that feel alive. Color shifts stay intentional, preserving depth while maintaining smooth, velvety flow. #ColorPaletteDesign #MotionDesignDaily #UIUXInspiration #GradientArt #VisualExploration #youwarechallenge #DesignCommunity
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My Fall PC Wallpaper🍁🌂 : A break down of the Warm fall Tones Color Palette Breakdown (Pantone-Inspired): Full list below Warm Earth Tones: #D46A3C,#A89363,#C9A97C,#3B3428 ,#E2A694,#8E3D2A Vibrant Accents: = #D9381E,#F4B942 ,#E77299,#F4B942 Cool Background: #5A7CA8,#5C6F4F,#5D7394 Neutral Base: #F2F0EB #youwarechallenge #creativearena #Design #ColorTheory #Minimalism #Aesthetic #BraveSearch #CreativeProcess #ContentCreation
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Pattern in Motion:📐 A dynamic study in geometric rhythm and depth (mailto:Joshaku@proton.me?) Color Mastery 🖲️: Bold blues meet crisp whites in this dimensional exploration 🎨Primary Palette: #1A4B8C, #2E6BB8, #4A8DD9, #FFFFFF, #0D2847, #7BA5D1 Design Precision Layered rectangular forms create infinite depth through perspective gradient lighting. Animation Vision Perfect for motion design: Each layer pulses independently-Perspective shift creates mesmerizing parallax potential. Clean, tech-forward aesthetic ideal for UI/brand animation The interplay of scale and shadow turns simple rectangles into a portal of gradient depth. #MotionDesign, #3D #MotionDesign, #3DAnimation, #GeometricArt, #Contra, #BlueAesthetic, #DigitalArt, #PatternDesign, #CreativeDirection
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A Study into Color
Color Mastery** A Study into Color Palettes Three bold, cohesive palettes designed for visual appeal Fiery Reds: #E94E2F, #B22234, #5A7CA8, #F2F0EB Warm Triad: #E94E2F, #F6C85F, #B89A7C, #5A7D3B, #D8C4A3, #2E2E2E Sunset Clay: #D9381E, #8B1A2B, #4A6A89, #EDEAE6, #5C6F4F, #F4B942 📸 Design Precision Images placed behind the iPhone frame for clean alignment and minimalist aesthetic Enhanced contrast & refined midtones preserve petal texture Highlights lifted to accent specular points—blues stay vibrant, not washed out ✨ Final Touches Overlay effect with reduced opacity for depth Subtle vignette + micro-sharpening for cinematic, high-res finish Perfect blend of color, contrast, and composition—where every detail serves the vision. #Design #ColorTheory #Minimalism #Photography #Aesthetic #BraveSearch #CreativeProcess
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Cover image for Templates that I made in Adobe EXPRESS !
Templates that I made in Adobe EXPRESS !
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Cover image for Templates that I made in ADOBE EXPRESS : thoughts?
Templates that I made in ADOBE EXPRESS : thoughts?
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Campaign shoot generated with Adobe firefly
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Preview of Fashion Review Video Made for Tiktok
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Promotional campaign for Skincare Brand Activation
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Page Sample of creative portfolio made for design agency
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Promotional Video for small clothing brand
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Fashion Website Home page /Theme
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