Project Overview
A daring backpack series that channels the grit and beauty of traditional tattoo art. The “Ink & Thorns” collection blends old-school tattoo symbolism skulls, roses, daggers with contemporary wearable design. Each piece pays tribute to self-expression, rebellion, and the poetic contrast of pain and beauty.
Year of Completion: 2025
Status: Active
Graphic Design
The designs showcase vintage flash-style illustrations in bold black lines and a classic ink palette of crimson, bone, and charcoal. Skulls meet roses, swords pierce through petals, and timeless motifs unfold across soft beige canvases—perfect for alternative fashion lovers, tattoo culture fans, and edgy everyday wearers.
Deliverables
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High-resolution illustrated pattern layouts
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Seamless textile print files
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Lifestyle and e-commerce 3D product mockups
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Visual kits for digital ads and print campaigns
Tools Used
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Adobe Illustrator (Tattoo flash rendering)
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Photoshop (Texturing and layout testing)
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Procreate (Hand-drawn elements)
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Midjourney (Mood boards & creative reference prompts)
Results Achieved
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Cultural Crossover: Featured in alternative fashion zines and indie streetwear drops in London, LA, and Berlin.
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Strong Online Response: Gained traction among tattoo artists and fashion-forward audiences on TikTok and Threads.
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Boutique Collaborations: Limited capsule collection released with custom embroidery upgrades for select retailers.
Challenges & Solutions
Challenges Faced:
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Preserving vintage tattoo authenticity without visual clutter.
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Achieving print alignment on curved bag surfaces.
Solutions Implemented:
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Modular illustration techniques to control spacing and balance.
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Strategic placement of key motifs around stitching and seams for uninterrupted impact.
