r/graphic_design

Feel like the text amount and placement is good but it’s kind of bland. Not much going on but I feel like adding anything will make it cluttered. Was hoping for some pointers.

Hello, I’m independent cartographer and I made this Atlas of China using GIS data. The map is extremely cluttered with words around heavily populated areas, so please zoom in for details. I used QGIS for visualization, Affinity Designer 2 for layouts, and references are provided at top left corner. The map is also free for distribution. Feedbacks are always welcome and I hope you enjoy!

Found these on It's Nice That. Could not believe these weren't illustrations but photographs at first! I really love the simplicity and vibrancy of the result. I also love how it brings the aesthetic beauty of the featured products to the surface: it really lets the industrial design shine.

The article discusses the designer's process: https://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/sam-nicklin-chrome-and-colour-alessi-photography-project-040826

Have a lovely day y'all :)

Hey guys!

Designed a poster for my kitchen, to motivate myself to dice an onion even if I don't feel like it.

Big fan of Chef Jean-Pierre aswell.

Feedback is welcomed!

I've tried multiple methods with layering and blurs, but I just can't seem to get this type of look right. I'm using Photoshop and I'm intermediate experience level. I specifically want to replicate the ​blooming grainy lighting but also a similar color style if possible - the way these have such simplified colors is a goal in my project as well. Any help is much appreciated!!

The other day I was talking with my friends (we’re all designers) about how wildly different these localised posters are from the original ones.
This kind of localised posters have been roasted on the Japanese internet for a long time but it must be effective considering how they keep making these.
What do you folks think of it? Please share your thoughts!

I’m working on signage and mural designs for this client that has clearly used generative ai for their branding. They want me to match the style and font of their “logo” for other text elements, but of course can’t tell me what typeface it is (because they generated it).

I understand there is no generative ai in this sub, I am specifically asking how I can give the client what they want without using ai.

I’m a traditional artist by trade and pretty inexperienced with photoshop. Warping effects don’t quite cut it, it’s probably something very simple and obvious, but I am just not finding the right solution to getting the warping text correct as it’s not a simple arc pattern. Should be an easy pinch effect but I’m hitting a brick wall.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I just finished a concept for Gnarly, a farm-fresh produce brand built around imperfect/“ugly” fruit and vegetables.

I worked on the brand identity and website, and I'd love some honest feedback on the visual identity, typography, layout and overall direction.

Dribbble: https://dribbble.com/shots/27659009-Gnarly-Brand-Identity-System

Made as part of a branding assignment.
Wanted to give a muay thai gym a modern look and feel, targeted towards young people looking for a community.
Would love to hear some feedback!

Hey guys, I want to know what I can improve on my portfolio. I went to school for 5 years but had to drop out of my final year due to financial aid. Been working non-graphic design jobs to help pay off my student debt. I had one "internship" but it didn't teach me anything about the design aspect but more about teamwork which I guess is a plus.

Been trying to apply to internships/entry levels but got no results. Got laided off and it's been six month and it's been mentally draining that I can't seem to find anything in Minnesota. I understand the market is bad but it really sucks when a lot of people in the creative industry keeps saying that a degree doesn't matter, only portfolio matters. Am I doing something wrong here?

Link to my portfolio: https://www.ethanvangportfolio.com/

I designed this poster at the request of my friend and for personal practice.
I’m looking for completely unfiltered feedback.
Don't hold back tear it apart! Free to use for personal projects. Thanks in advance!

THE FNDRS is a personal project I did two years ago. The goal was incorporating illustration, character design and layout in a single image and better train my eye for composition.

Three illustrations of individuals representing different personas within the Web3 universe. An expression of my experiences and observations in that space.

Hi hi!

I am a recent grad from university and I have been applying for jobs for about 4 months with a lot of rejections under my belt ToT Wanted to toss my portfolio and resume to see what you all would recommend changing.

My portfolio is very video heavy (which are the careers I'm aiming for) but also trying to nab anything in social media, video editing, branding, or agency work. Just generally looking to see if I should add/ remove projects, or if there is something I should be doing better Let me knowwww if you have questions and thank you al sooo much in advance :)

main portfolio- https://dribbble.com/Rennocence/

resume- https://imgur.com/a/poZsi8s

website (I rarelv send this to iobs unless I feel like it fits the vibe or if l'm applying for web design, but thought I would include it t my resume is on there https://rennocence.world/

Been getting into Pokemon collecting this week and thought of this fun design. Banged it out last night for fun! Always wish I could create a passive shirt company for pieces like this where I don’t handle crazy inventory and drop ship quality pieces, but I digress, as that conversation is for another day.

Illustrated by me!

I’m also looking for long term freelance work if this design grabs anyone’s attention. Im very comfortable working with large scale retail clients and touring artists. New York based.

Portfolio: mikev-g.com
Instagram: @mikev_g