Project Overview
A wild burst of color and imagination, this collection of surrealist cushions draws inspiration from Latin American muralism, retro pop-art, and modern graffiti. Designed to energize any space with playfulness and edge, these statement pillows serve as functional art pieces that spark curiosity and creative conversations.
Year of Completion: 2023
Status: Active
Graphic Design
Each pillow is a canvas of organized chaos—featuring exaggerated facial motifs, swirling eyes, cartoonish creatures, and psychedelic flora in saturated hues. The designs use a candy-colored palette of turquoise, crimson, saffron, cobalt, and cream, blending fantasy and rebellion with a dash of retro funk.
Deliverables
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Four original pop-surrealist cushion artworks
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Production-ready files in CMYK for high-fidelity printing
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Lifestyle and isolated mockups for retail presentation
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Social media visuals and animated snippets for reels
Tools Used
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Procreate (concept sketching and color detailing)
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Adobe Illustrator (composition balance and vector prep)
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Adobe Photoshop (print simulation and promotional visuals)
Results Achieved
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Viral Popularity: Widely circulated on art-forward Instagram and design TikToks.
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Retail Impact: Featured in curated “bold interior” home decor collections.
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Brand Growth: Led to extended product lines in tote bags, posters, and phone cases.
Challenges & Solutions
Challenges Faced:
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Maintaining sharpness and print depth with such a saturated and busy visual style.
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Balancing abstract chaos with visual readability and cohesion.
Solutions Implemented:
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Layered vector files were optimized for edge crispness on both matte and gloss fabric.
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Used symmetry anchors and flow lines within the design to guide the viewer’s eye.
