October 1, 2025
Why I Am Hyper Focused and Energized in 2024
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Who Knew Traffic Cones Could Be Gorgeous, My Type of Girl, Welcome to KidSuper Studios, Pixel Perfect Hoam, and more.
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I just got back from the Philippines and I'm feeling super amped up and inspired, so let's get right into!
Creative Juice is a weekly newsletter published every Monday morning so you can start your week feeling inspired creatively to make cool sh*t and get paid for it. Every Monday I share something gorgeous, a portfolio of the week, three creative finds, one amazing post from social media, and one lesson I learned recently.
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TL;DR
SOMETHING GORGEOUS: Who Knew Traffic Cones Could Be This Gorgeous
PORTFOLIO OF THE WEEK: Everyone Should Have a Playground
CREATIVE FIND 01: My Type of Girl
CREATIVE FIND 02: Welcome to KidSuper Studios
CREATIVE FIND 03: Pixel Perfect Hoam
ONE GRAM: Obsessed With Lego Art
ONE LESSON: Why I Am Hyper Focused and Energized in 2024
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Something Gorgeous
Who Knew Traffic Cones Could Be This Gorgeous
CONES for Lichtfestival Ghent 2023 by SpY
Who would have thought that traffic cones could be so gooorgeous. Just me?.. Still, you gotta admit, when repetition is used correctly, it can create some wonderfully beautiful outcomes. CONES is a site-specific installation of hundreds of traffic cones wrapped around the front columns of the Aula Academica at Ghent University.
I have a soft spot for everyday objects used in unexpected ways, so this jumped right out at me. Reminds me of the big scrubbers at a carwash or a rolling pin of thorns. A good reminder to think outside the box and transform ordinary objects.
Portfolio of the Week
Everyone Should Have a Playground
Alessandro Giammaria
Alessandro Giammaria is an Italian freelance graphic designer who may still be working on his portfolio website but had something that caught my eye this week.
A playground!
This section is great for showing bits, pieces, and experiments you create while working on or in between projects. It can also include things totally unrelated to your design work. This shouldn’t take away from your finished projects but paints a better picture of your personality and design taste.
Be careful not to make your blog section too similar to your selected work—it’s okay to keep it simple and let visitors imagine the rest.
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Creative Finds
My Type of Girl
GIRL Visual Identity by GIRL
I love when organizations present their visual identity process. It's like a badge of honor. I’m in love with the custom typeface they put together for this project.
Welcome to KidSuper Studios
KidSuper Studios Website
KidSuper is a fashion designer with his own line. He recently released a line of bags and jackets focused on kissing. This website experience brings you into their New York neighborhood. Reminds me of Drake's shoppable mansion website.
Pixel Perfect Hoam
Hoam Visual Identity Ordinary People
I loved this visual identity for the Hoam Museum of Art. The wordmark is creative, and the signage and icons are nicely unified. Not all design needs to be formal—playful approaches can be equally effective.
ONE GRAM
Obsessed With Lego Art
Jaime Sanchez
Yes, I am obsessed with Lego art. This work from Jaime is another great use of repetition and subverting familiar items.
PS: Sorry if I already shared this one, but I love it.
ONE LESSON
Why I Am Hyper Focused and Energized in 2024
I am back in Bali after 14 days in the Philippines and wow. I’m so ready for 2024. Traveling without being constantly online gave me space to reflect, relax, and recharge.
Why am I energized for 2024? Because my mind was mostly switched off and free to think creatively without distractions.
Why am I hyper focused for 2024? At 32, I’m ready to stop spreading myself too thin. I’ve found clarity on what I’m truly passionate about and what deserves my energy.
I have big plans for 2024 including a design challenge to structure portfolio homepages, a potential paid digital community for designers, and expanding resources for creatives.
PS: Let me know if you’re interested in any of these plans, and I’ll share updates as they develop.
PPS: Thank you ❤️
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