designer's notes

Author: admin

  • My palette of the week

    This week I experimented with a palette that feels both soft and dramatic at the same time.

    Rose Quartz (#BCABAE): soft and dreamy, like morning light.

    Night (#0F0F0F): deep and bold, creating strong contrast.

    Jet (#2D2E2E): a grounded dark gray that balances the palette.

    Dim Gray (#716969): muted and steady, like concrete or stone.

    White (#FBFBFB): clean and minimal, allowing the other shades to breathe.

    I imagine this palette working perfectly for a minimal website design, moody editorial posters, or even a cozy interior concept. It reminds me of the quiet in-between moments — not quite dark, not quite light, but filled with subtle beauty.

  • Mistakes Beginners Make in Design

    When I first started, I made all sorts of mistakes:

    • I used five or six fonts on one layout, thinking that it was “variety”;
    • I overloaded the composition with elements until it turned into chaos;
    • I forgot about indents and white space, and the page “choked”;
    • I chose colors without a system — and as a result it turned out motley, but not harmonious.

    Now I understand that mistakes are part of the process. They teach you to see balance and understand that design works best when it is simple, honest and thoughtful.

    For inspiration, I often look at the work of other designers on Behance and Dribbble, study posters and modern Japanese sites — all this helps me grow and find new approaches.

  • Where I find design inspiration

    Sometimes inspiration doesn’t need to be specifically sought out — it finds you. I can notice a pattern on an old brick wall, a reflection of light in a shop window, or even a random arrangement of shadows from wires, and this launches ideas for future projects in my head.

    I am inspired by:

    • Street art and graffiti — for their boldness and chaos.
    • Calligraphy — for its minimalism and sophistication.
    • Music — Sleep Token, soundtracks from films and games.
    • Pinterest — as a bottomless source of references: from color palettes to interiors.
    • Movies — strong visual aesthetics.
    • Moments from everyday life — glare on water, textures on old books, random color combinations in the clothes of passers-by.

    Inspiration is everywhere – you just need to notice and preserve this feeling.