Today, I'm replicating a design, building on the foundation laid in my previous posts. We learned about isolating important elements—such as images and text—using image and font identification tools.
I will use this approach to develop my mood board, and I attribute the principle of imitation to Master Olawale Isaac (LifeSpring Art Xprexion). He is the one who formulated and taught me this principle, so I am replicating one of his designs.
Here is the mood board for his design, where I have isolated all the elements:
Fonts Used:
- Mabella: Betm
- ORGANICS: Betm Light
- COCO & NUT: CocogooseProTrail Bold
- HEAT EXTRACTED & Contact Number: Betm Light
- Oil: AlpineScriptW00-Regular
Images Used:
- Background Image: Not the exact one but a close match with coconut leaves
- Oil Image: A similar oil splash
- Coconut & Leaves: Exact match found
You can watch the video on how to identify and isolate image element in a design below:
You may also watch the video on how to identify font from a design below:
After isolating the elements, save each one in a dedicated folder. This curated collection will serve as your guide as you start re-creating the design. These elements are the ingredients that bring your design to life when they are creatively organized and arranged in your chosen graphic design tool—CorelDRAW for PC or Pixellab on a smartphone (in our upcoming tutorials). Since we are replicating the design, arrange the elements in the same order as the original.
At the end of your design process, compare your work with the original. Notice the similarities and differences. This exercise is meant to help you understand why certain elements work, and to let that knowledge guide your future designs. By mimicking great designs, you’re not copying—you’re learning. Each replication is a step toward developing your unique style. Don’t forget to subscribe and share your progress. Happy designing! 🎨✨