Project Overview
A poetic collision of life and decay, the Bloom & Bone collection transforms the traditional skull motif into a romantic, haunting celebration of contrast. These ethereal t-shirt designs explore themes of mortality, beauty, and nature’s cycle, creating wearable art that speaks to lovers of dark aesthetics with a soft edge. Ideal for fashion rebels, daydreamers, and alternative style enthusiasts.
Year of Completion: 2025
Status: Active
Graphic Design
Each t-shirt features a delicately rendered human skull crowned and encircled by a bloom of watercolor-style flowers in hues of blush pink, lavender, and violet. The result is a striking composition that merges gothic symbolism with soft, botanical elements—creating a piece that feels both rebellious and romantic.
Deliverables
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High-resolution digital skull-and-floral compositions
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CMYK-optimized print files for apparel
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Mockups for online storefronts and fashion previews
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Visual content for campaigns and seasonal lookbooks
Tools Used
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe Illustrator
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Procreate (for digital painting and texture)
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Midjourney (initial moodboard and aesthetic direction)
Results Achieved
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Alternative Fashion Recognition: Selected for indie streetwear capsule lines in Paris and New York.
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Viral Engagement: Widely shared on TikTok and Instagram by gothic-chic and botanical fashion influencers.
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Retail Success: Pre-order collection sold out within 72 hours on select fashion ecommerce platforms.
Challenges & Solutions
Challenges Faced:
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Balancing floral softness with the visual weight of the skull.
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Preserving painterly gradients during fabric sublimation printing.
Solutions Implemented:
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Employed layered blending modes to maintain tonal transitions.
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Fine-tuned color profiles for optimal clarity across light and dark garments.
