Type pairing for loud brands: contrast before the chrome
Oct 2nd · 2026
A studio note on pairing display and text type for loud brands—assigning roles, locking contrast in grayscale, briefing the handoff, and saving chrome for last.
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Moodboard to mark: cutting clutter before the loud finish
Sep 29th · 2026
A studio-process note on turning a crowded moodboard into one clear mark—naming the job, keeping three ingredients, and staging structure before the neon finish.
Sketch to screen: staging a portfolio case before the polish
Sep 25th · 2026
A design-studio note on staging a portfolio case from rough sketch to screen-ready presentation—showing the decision, one near-miss, and the rule that survived the polish.
Light strokes
Apr 26th · 2012
I was playing around with light strokes. Have a journal photoshoot tmr. Stay tuned!
My Love
Mar 24th · 2012
My sister taught me one thing about being in love: that you shall never get bored of your love. As a creative, I get my brain working and make a game with her. The game is about making everything we do count.
I love you, Ariel Thuta.
Facebook Cover Photo tutorial notes
Mar 19th · 2012
If you are going to make a Facebook Cover Photo, the document has to be in landscape — grab the crop tool or resize. Soft brushes, black and white layers, paint around the corners… Cheers and follow @moepike.