𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆!
Despite having breakfast before stepping out, the sight of that billboard alone was enough to stir a craving within me.
'Try our new burger, only $5!'
A BIG🧵
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸?
You poured your heart into a design but it doesn't just spark the reaction you hoped for.
You've worked hard, but the recognition is lacking.
A 🧵
Steal like an Artist—but where do we draw the line between inspiration and intellectual theft?
Join I,
@Ife__Ife
,
@OhJay_01
@Marcel__vx
@phargyte
and
@tech_advitus
to discuss how to stay true to our unique creativity while being inspired by others.
These are a few flyer designs I've worked on recently.
Mostly for threads and collaborations, and then for some projects as well.
For the complete thread designs, refer to my portfolio (link in bio), or the accounts of the Threadoors.
Drop yours as well 😌
Bringing Identities and Visuals to life is what I do.
I incorporated the German culture and landmarks into the designs, and fused in Solana and Superteam Germany brand elements.
@SuperteamDE
, here's my Merch Challenge Submission.
It's the weekend!
You might be shuffling even more work on your table, or might be taking a break.
Whatever it may be, keep the grind going and stay productive.
I'll be uploading a THREAD soon with some very useful tips to reignite your creativity.
Watch out for it!
GM! 😌💚
Steal like an Artist—but where do we draw the line between inspiration and intellectual theft?
Join I,
@Ife__Ife
,
@OhJay_01
@Marcel__vx
@phargyte
and
@tech_advitus
to discuss how to stay true to our unique creativity while being inspired by others.
The recent happenings can take your happiness away.
You have to create it intentionally.
This month,
Make a conscious effort to find joy in the little things.
Dear Designer, you could be the reason project X is struggling.
This helped me implement a design strategy which got
@KonohaHQ
100+ new students into the University within a few days.
How? By aligning creativity with brand essence. Here's how you can too!
Happy birthday to you
@Ife__Ife
There are a lot of wonderful things to say about you.
But as it always is when addressing the Goddess of Writing/Content, words prove insufficient.
You're stepping into bigger places and times!
Go girl! 💚🔥
It's the second day of the week.
The rush and enthusiasm may be dying down.
Regardless, don't stop at small things, when you can do greater things.
Don't put in less efforts, when you're capable of doing better.
Apply this to whatever you're doing.
GM 😌
UP & GRINDING.
That deal won't close itself. That design won't export itself.
Most importantly, that bag won't catch itself 🙂↔️
Most most importantly, in all your grinding, work with a system that keeps you in good health & sound mind.
Only the living can "eat their fruits"
Over time, a lot of Designers have requested for BTS videos of my work.
Here is one.
Audio excerpt from
@ChimamandaReal
's interview on the Louisiana Channel.
Most of what she said can be applied to other Creatives.
Replace the words "Write, Read" with "Design, Research".
GM!
BTS:
HOW IT STARTED VS HOW IT ENDED.
Many times, the first results a designer gets aren't the final or best ones.
Our designs go through modifications so they can function and be presented better.
It's the same way writers edit and proofread their work after the first draft.
Everyone truly deserves a breakthrough.
Walk with
@Ife__Ife
as she sheds light on how
@stage_community
provides a STAGE for tomorrow's stars.
Also, pay attention to how the custom visuals push the message even further.
What is good content without good visuals? 🌚
A good read
This one goes to you,
@SamuelXeus
!
You're that ray of light, together with many others, that makes up the day.
Just by being you, you help many like me find our way.
Happy birthday Sir.
Let's do big things this new week 😌
I'm available for BIG projects.
Brand Identity Designs | Flyer/Poster/Banner Designs | Consultations.
Gm to everyone that says it back 💚
LOVE, IN WEB3?!
Lol.
Valentine's Day might be over, but let's talk about love as pertains to this space.
While couples enjoyed their IRL moments, the same euphoria, feelings, and actions may or may not be transferable to the Web3 space.
NUGGETS FROM MARCEL, with a hot serving from me, and a killer delivery from
@hybridthegeek
.
One way or the other, you'd get fed. To your fill 😌🤤
At this point, the kitchen's too hot.
But it's getting wayyy hotter in the coming days.
Check this thread out, you'd learn a lot!
Dear Designers,
𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙒𝙚𝙗𝟯 𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 = 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙒𝙚𝙗𝟮 𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨.
The end goal is to Solve problems/provide brands with credible and lasting solutions.
Walk with me as I unfold some growth nuggets...
🧵🧵🧵
Yet another thread design for
@ife__ife
Collaborating with other Creatives doesn't just help me to build my brand, it also opens me up to new frontiers of knowledge, and places a fresh/higher demand on my deliverables, creativity, and skill.
Happy Sunday.
1. First job: Freelance Graphic Designer
2. University degree: BA/Ed (Ad. Edu/ENL)
3. Favorite non work hobby: Reading Webnovels, or singing.
4. Introvert or extrovert: Christovert
Your turn, quote this 🫵🏽
1. First job: POS Attendant
2. University degree: Bsc. Building (pending)
3. Favorite non work hobby: A date with nature
4. Introvert or extrovert: Netrovert
Your turn, quote this 🫵🏽
Everyone truly deserves a breakthrough.
Walk with
@Ife__Ife
as she sheds light on how
@stage_community
provides a STAGE for tomorrow's stars.
Also, pay attention to how the custom visuals push the message even further.
What is good content without good visuals? 🌚
A good read
I'm definitely that dude that'll arrive at the party while the Celebrant is giving the vote of thanks.
Had to do this even if it may come as a "Belated" post.
Happy birthday to you once again
@MarcelDefi
Thank you
@theifeolakunle
for the morale boost 🫶🏽
Worked on this for the CryptoChats convo which is being hosted by King Manifest
@thevaluegiver
, under Fearless, a subsidiary of
@konohaHQ
.
King Manifest's ongoing class, The Market of Attention, has been insightful so far. You won't want to miss this one.
I'm writing this with a grin!
As I recount the past.
You're gradually hitting and ticking off those milestones. And ascending to higher heights.
Amidst discouragements, you've thrived.
And you're not done, yet. You're still striving.
What does it mean if Twitter gives you balloons 🤔
The journey so far has been filled with highs and lows, ups and downs, mountains and valleys.
From my developer studies to my content gigs, being on this platform has helped me in the space of a year!
Happy Birthday to me 🥳
All night, I dreamt of what my X balloons would look like.
And then, my subconscious even wondered if
@x
would remember to send them to float on my profile 😅.
Doms, this year has been a great one. God is making it even greater!
HBD to me. 💚
#grateful
Specially appreciating
@ife__ife
for editing and simplifying this content.
And
@Marceldefi
, (Founder
@schediolabs
) for the background image used in the in-thread designs.
These are two Creatives you can never go wrong with. Ensure to have them on your team.
"Konoha the greatest Web3 University" -
@MarcelDefi
Wise words from a Wise Design Idolo 😌💯
Flyer Design done by your one and only Design Bender, for
@konohaHQ
.
So, the next time you find yourself inexplicably drawn to a product or persuaded by an advertisement,
What do you do? ↓ ↓
Take a moment to consider the visual triggers at work.
As Designers/Creatives, incorporate these into your projects.
The answer may surprise you.
Inspiration is light.
As a Creative,
You take inspiration from one place, much like how light enters a kaleidoscope
This light reflects and creates different patterns and colors.
A kaleidoscope shows many patterns from the same light.
Similarly,
$XEI!
As much as I had my own ideas for these designs, I had to align and synchronize them with what
@Ife__Ife
had in mind.
So that the designs wouldn't say a different thing from the text.
Still in the business of bending designs one pixel at a time.
#GM
Day 1 of the
@SuperteamNG
Design Workshop for the Radar Hackathon done and dusted.
Thank you
@endurance_kel
for breaking everything down properly, many thanks for the shared resources.
@callme_toc
, thanks for moderating the session.
Day 2 in a bit 💚
Happy New Month Design for
@_iamanderson_
Went for a minimal, yet intriguing look, while incorporating various kinds of textures, flares, and a 3d love-tonic object.
Of course, February is the month of love. Couples on my TL can feel it already😏
@phargyte
Minimalism.
Your designs are minimal, but they bannggggg and are spot on nonetheless.
Walk us through your ideation and design process regarding this.
How you're able to use few resources and still achieve a Masterpiece.
For the culture!
Had yet another amazing time with colleagues from the
@SuperteamNG
Design Community.
With
@MayMariam01
anchoring the session, Sunday walked us through "Design Systems", afterwhich we had discussions on different aspects of design...
Just got off the
@SuperteamNG
Designers' Call where
@call_me_toc
dished out tips on Flyer and Banner creations.
I loved the session's practicality and how he constantly linked everything to the principles of design whilst showing examples with his work.
It took a lot of time and self-convincing for me to make my first tweet/thread.
But after doing that, with the help and massive input of
@0x_Whitefire
and
@Ife__Ife
, I put out more content easily.
Take that step NOW!
Why procrastinate?
GM 🫡💚!
Could embracing your uniqueness help you discover new creative abilities you didn’t know you had?
Mentors and influencers have students,
But it is a mistake to make them exactly like the Master.
Their uniqueness should shine through.
From one idea or source,
You can create many different and unique things.
While learning from others is important, you should maintain your unique identity.
Instead of striving to be a photocopy of someone else,
Embrace your individuality.
If you're in a hurry, Bookmark this thread so you don't lose it.
Also, Like + RT the first tweet — takes less than a second.
All set? Perfect.
Now, here's how these designs came about...
But, unlike allergies, which cause reactions we don't want, designers aim to trigger positive reactions, like making us want to buy something or feel good about a brand.
For instance,
Recently, as one of the Lead Designers in
@konohaHQ
, I've been asked again & again how I came up with the designs I worked on.
I've been asked questions like:
"What inspired you while creating this?"
"Can you share your process?"
I'll be answering these...
The master’s knowledge should be a flexible guide... not a rigid lookalike.
But what happens when you feel stuck and unable to express your creativity?
When I go on Pinterest to interact with other creators' ideas
When I read books... watch movies... or observe nature...
The billboard leverages a combination of visual cues and psychological triggers, collectively known as "𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐒," to compel action.
→ 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 like colors, images, and text are used to create a message.
I quickly checked my wallet to confirm I had enough to purchase it.
The billboard didn't just ignite the hunger; it also tempted me into making a purchase.
Then, I paused and reconsidered:
What was it that caught my attention and influenced this decision?
A really beautiful thing to behold is one's journey as a Creator.
But what's even more beautiful is watching fellow Creatives grow.
@JoanPelumi
's growth is really fascinating.
And the most beautiful part is: she's just getting started!
Rooting for ya! 💚
Video contents can never be underrated!!
I lay emphasis on it every time I’m opportune to write related threads.
The Web3 space needs it to break complex jargons~ a major reason why you shouldn’t overlook it.
I created this video to lay that “emphasis”
RT, Like and comment
I get inspired and form ideas from these encounters.
Even down to the most random things.
Don't steal results from others as if they are scarce.
Your experiences and journey,
Coupled with inspiration from other people's creations, is enough to birth your creativity.
Seemed simple at first to work on.
Until I couldn't find any specific resource to represent The Halving.
Then I remembered my origin and abilities.
I'm not just a Designer, I'm a Design Bender! 😌✌️
Successfully bent these to pass
@Ife__Ife
's message 🪄
1. Change Your Environment:
Sometimes,
A new setting can spark fresh ideas.
Whether it is a walk in nature or a different workspace.
Changing your surroundings can offer new perspectives.
It doesn't end there.
Was it:
→ The visual appeal of the Burger itself?
→ The irresistible offer spelled out in bold?
→ The strategic placement of the billboard at a moment when the morning's breakfast had settled, leaving room for temptation?
You’ve seen the crypto markets move fast...🏎️💨
but what if you could precisely track those moves before everyone else? ⏳✨
Imagine a tool that gives you the upper hand..
..with real-time insights on the tokens Whales 🐳 and Insiders are bidding 🥵Curious? 📈
Designers use these tricks to make ads or websites more effective in getting people to do something, like buy something or sign up for a newsletter.
To explain it another way,
But unlike allergy triggers that cause reactions we don't want, these design triggers are all about getting a good response.
Understand that behind every bold font, vibrant color, and strategic placement of a design lies an intention.
Here's how you can create great designs for that project:
✅ Understand the brand's message,
✅ Develop a clear story,
✅ Identify the target audience,
✅ Use relatable elements.
PRO TIP: Never rush into a design — you'll rush out. Be thoughtful.
Also, follow and turn on notifications for more creative insights.
Don't keep it to yourself — share with other Creatives out there.
Big Shoutout to
@ife__ife
and
@drealstephen
for rendering their professional assistance towards creating this valuable piece.
A poster for a charity event might use really eye-catching colors and images to make you feel inspired to donate or participate.
These design choices are made to spark a specific, positive reaction in you.
These "visual triggers" are intentionally incorporated into designs to evoke specific responses or actions from the viewer
Here is an example:
Imagine when you visit a website that sells shoes.
Last night, I had an in-house AMA session with
@Advicdesign
,
@VINEXYCR8TIVE
,
@GokeTheWinner
and others.
I walked them through the tools and possibilities that lay in Photoshop.
@Advicdesign
took it a step further by applying what he learned.
A journey of a thousand miles...
It's been a while, fam.💜
I've been really busy offline, focusing on improving my skills.
After a video call with
@Doms_Baba
,
I decided to dive right in.
I spent 2-3 hours practicing with a YouTube tutorial and created this flyer
First design done on Photoshop 😌😁
Remember,
No two journeys are the same, and no two creative expressions are identical.
Embrace your unique path and let your creativity shine.
The possibilities are endless—
But only if you are ready to take the leap.
Happy Boxing Day to you! 💚
This year has given me several gifts and opportunities.
And the
@KonohaHQ
Community and Leaders are part of these many gifts.
Eternally grateful 🤗
Happy Boxing Day, guys.
May this day bring you relaxation, good company, and the simple joys that make the holiday season truly special.
Enjoy the festivities!
4. Take Breaks:
Stepping away from your work lets your subconscious process information.
Often, the best ideas come when you least expect them.
5. Collaborate with Others:
Engaging with fellow creatives can provide new insights and expand your thinking.
A big, big, big shout out to the "Clarity Writer" who performed wonders behind the scene:
@Ife__Ife
, for simplifying and restructuring this masterpiece.
Let her be your Trump Card. 😌👌
Every person has unique experiences and backgrounds that influence their creativity.
No two people think or create in exactly the same way,
Even if they draw inspiration from similar sources.
𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲?
Confused about what the Web3 space is all about?
Trying to understand the ecosystem?
Want to know what next/what to do outside tapping?
Grab a drink & have a good listen from seasoned speakers.
Web3 is too big & profitable to be boxed into a tiny corner.
I researched and learned they drew inspiration from Naruto, & the design needed to:
✔️ Evoke a supernatural feel.
✔️ Integrate related elements.
✔️ Visually carry an immersive experience.
Internalizing this, here's how I created a captivating design ↓
If you found value in this, repost and tag other Designers and Creatives to see it.
Follow and turn on notifications for more valuable content.
I am DomsBaba, I birth creative solutions you need.
Just went through this again.
Read in-between the lines.
Apply Relativity to this as regards your own skills (Design, Writing, Space Hosting, etc)
You'd realise you have lots of content & POW to get more gigs and build credibility.
Thank you
@Marcel__vx
.
A Case Study is a systematic process of research aimed at solving a specific problem or finding a solution. The more detailed and well-documented your approach to addressing the problem, the easier it is to convince potential clients of your capabilities.
Here's how I do it,
✅ I created a balance between inspiration & tangible creation;
Imagine entry into Konoha as stepping into a portal powered by a fee.
With payments stopped, the portal gradually closes & eventually loses its essence, ultimately dissipating.
The result ↓