Recreate The Look :: Positive Life
Sometimes you find a design piece that a talented artist has created that just speaks to you.
I thought, why not show some design pieces that I really like and try to recreate the look by examining the colour scheme and typography they have used.
Today’s Inspiration
This piece is courtesy of Lorna Jane’s [Move Nourish Believe] – movenourishbelieve.com
![Lorna Jane [Design Inspiration]](http://www.acumencreative.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/lorna-jane-inspiration.gif "Lorna Jane [Design Inspiration]")
Recreate The Look
Let’s break down the main elements of this design:
- The font
- The colour scheme
- The striped background
My Musings
I like the colour scheme they have used here – teal, charcoal and white. I may be slightly addicted to teal!
The use of colour is very important in successful design, as colours can convey a feeling to the onlooker. Imagine if they had used red instead of the teal? How would it make you feel?
I like the simplicity of the design, nothing too complicated that interferes with the main goal of delivering their message about positive living.
Although stripes can have a strong effect, they have toned it down by using alternate white stripes and a lighter tint of the teal. The use of white space around each word improves it’s readability.
I particular like the inspirational message “You can’t live a positive life with a negative mind”
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this design piece or even what you think about their message!
Posted by Fiona :: Acumen Creative | 5 comments
Anna (My Design Ethos)
I think sometimes I should have been a graphic designer at heart – I have a secret obsession with fonts and graphic elements that is probably unhealthy for an interior designer! Love your blog, and particularly love this colour scheme! xx
PS, just thought you might want to know that your ‘connect with acumen creative’ makes it a little bit difficult to write comments. But that’s probably just me not using something properly!
Fiona :: Acumen Creative
I think inside every graphic designer is a budding interior designer and vice versa. People with a passion for design, will look at everything regardless of the medium. Good design is art.
I appreciate your feedback on the social media sidebar and will make some modifications
Thanks for your feedback Anna, it’s much appreciated!
Loulou
Wowzers,
you are a clever chickie!
love the palette you have created for us non graphics people to understand so clearly.
great work again
have a lovely day
Loulou
TheTrueReview
Hey Fiona,
What great advice!! You really pointed out why a good design “just works”. There’s more to it than what first appears.
Fiona :: Acumen Creative
Thanks for your thoughts! It’s amazing how much work goes into good design. They are a lot of talented designers out there.