Project Overview
A whimsical and cheerful notebook series created to brighten young hearts and spark imagination. Adorned with soft rainbows, smiling clouds, twinkling stars, and pastel skies, this collection is a celebration of happiness, creativity, and innocence. Designed for dreamers, doodlers, and joyful minds, these notebooks are perfect for school, journaling, or gifting.
Year of Completion: 2025
Status: Active
Graphic Design
The covers feature a seamless pastel pattern of rainbows, clouds, stars, and hearts, illustrated in a soft, kawaii-inspired aesthetic. The color palette includes gentle pinks, lavender, mint, and sunshine yellow, paired with hand-drawn outlines and a bright white background to emphasize lightness and positivity.
Ideal for stationery gift boxes, children’s bookshops, boutique school supplies, and pastel lifestyle lovers.
Deliverables
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Original pastel rainbow and sky illustrations
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High-resolution repeating pattern design
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Print-ready notebook covers with perfect layout alignment
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Product mockups and promotional graphics for e-commerce
Tools Used
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Procreate (Pastel Brushes + Hand Illustration)
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Adobe Illustrator (Pattern Design)
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Adobe Photoshop (Mockups & Layout Prep)
Results Achieved
Gift & School Supply Crossover: Featured in birthday sets, back-to-school promos, and party favors.
Pastel Lifestyle Popularity: Shared widely on TikTok and Pinterest among pastel lovers and kawaii influencers.
Retail Placement: Distributed across youth concept stores and toy-themed stationery shops.
Challenges & Solutions
Challenges Faced:
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Maintaining clarity in small repeating illustrations without overcrowding
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Achieving soft pastel tones without print dullness
Solutions Implemented:
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Created a layered vector base with soft shadows for depth
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Tested CMYK color profiles to retain vibrancy on matte and glossy finishes
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Designed flexible layouts suitable for both small and large notebook sizes
