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Why have you kept a reference of “Robin Hoods Bay – The story behind the print”?
Hey! You found one of the images that have taken my fancy while I was browsing Pinterest recently. I'm not claiming ownership of any of these images, but I do claim to have good taste.
Pinterest has revolutionized the way designers discover and curate ideas, making it an invaluable tool in the design process.
Design, often underestimated, is the silent influencer that shapes our choices, preferences, and brand loyalties. The essence of branding is building trust, loyalty, and a deep-rooted connection with the target audience. The most iconic brands are built on compelling stories, values, and a clear vision. A brand's design identity is its unique fingerprint in the market, setting the tone for all its communications. Consistency in design reinforces a brand's strength, building recognition and trust over time.
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I’d like to share with you a new print that I’ve been working on. Below I’ve mapped out each stage of the process of creating the linocut design, so that you get a real feel of what’s involved. Step 1: Planning the design I mainly work from photographs, usually my own that I’ve taken whilst out walking or cycling. I find it easier to work in Adobe Illustrator to draw my design, as it’s a program I use all the time for my graphic design work. This way I can roughly colour up the design to see … – This was originally posted on Pinterest. See the original
