When talking about design, so often I lean on buzzwords like grid, structure, layout, typography, rhythm, and scale. All of these are quintessential to great design, but lately I find that I am craving something with more substance: design focused around texture. Though painstakingly detail-oriented and time-consuming, graphic design done with just a pencil, paper, X-Acto knife, and varying depth is clearly a work of art. A true labor of love that begs the viewer to get closer and explore—to find the treasure in the details.
With the inspiration below, more Pinterest searches of “paper, graphic design,” and a trip to the art supply store, this is going to be my February project. Wish me luck (and patience)!
by Ashley Marlow