Thinking aloud through sketches, words and humour
At Idea Spice, we were looking at a business card that clearly defined our USP. We realised our strength was doing creative work that helped our clients grow their business .The strategic aspect of the designs and our involvement in the differentiation and positioning was what we had to communicate. We also wanted to do this... Continue Reading →
I have been drawing a few samurai moments inspired by their values. Fearless, calm and completely focused with the highest ideals, they are a great inspiration for modern day management.
I have been drawing a few samurai moments inspired by their values. Fearless, calm and completely focused with the highest ideals, they are a great inspiration for modern day management.
I tried blending 2 styles of sketching which I love and the results are interesting. The process is more than meditative and I empty my mind when I draw, imagining myself as a monk creating patterns in the garden.
Here's a pic of my sketchbook where I sketched my interpretation of mediation. The central thought was about the art of thinking nothing and letting the mind become an empty bowl. It's only then that we find ourselves with complete clarity.
Here's a collection of wisdom converted into visuals. These are curated mainly from Pinterest and I don't know the source for most. Each of them inspire and sympathise.Many of the visual quotes/ phrases connect and summarise the thoughts of a creative individual. Have fun browsing and add your list to them.
Some fun with hand lettering and explorations while learning the nuances. Having fun!!
Last night I played around with hand drawn type. I was trying to get depth and three dimension using markets and color pencils. After many wasted sheets, an interesting style emerged. I am further going to develop this style later and add layers and depth. This was meditative by the end of it, just these... Continue Reading →
I have recently been bitten by the hand drawn typography bug and trying to wrap my head around this skill. I'm practicing and learning the art of creating visually appealing forms that can inspire. Using quotes and thoughts manifested as hand written type gives them an added allure. Here are a few explorations from my... Continue Reading →
A collection of scans from my sketch books of notes I have taken at various seminars and coaching sessions. I use the notes to visually summarise the learnings such that I never forget them again. When I do glance at the notes years later, everything comes rushing back clearly. These have served me well. I... Continue Reading →
A short animated film which explains the how, what and why of Idea Spice. This film explains in a fun manner who we are and what it takes for startups and SMEs to stand out from the clutter and connect emotionally with their consumer. We storyboarded this film and Ti22 animated the film. We had... Continue Reading →
The French graphic design studio BMD present its private collection of handcrafted retro helmets, designed with old school influences. Helmets Private Collection by BMD Design • Design Father.
I fall head over heels in love each time I see hand drawn typography. They have so much character and are so eloquent. We love infusing hand lettered designs in our projects too. Here are a few inspiring ones from various resources online. !
What a cool idea to explore! The effect of inflation on superheroes!! Emil Lendof, Bob AlGreene and Nina Frazier look at how inflation could have affected superheroes. They look at the cost of their lifestyles from when they were first created and the equivalent cost today. The Price of Being a Superhero Infographic | The Coolector.
A set of excellent typography explorations which are bound to inspire you. Each of them are unique in their own perspective and bring out the beauty of letter forms in unique ways. I love chancing upon typography design taken to an art form, when they become so aesthetic that they could adorn your walls vying... Continue Reading →
Loved every aspect of this infographic. It gives a birds eye view and a holistic approach to getting fit. So much of research and information synthesized into one visual graphic. This is like a treatise on health simplified in a page!
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