Aesthetic Gradient

2022


For a while, I've been following a designer on Twitter named Soren Iverson. He tends to share amusing ideas for applications, such as a feature in the Uber app that allows the driver to exceed the speed limit if enabled, with the rider assuming responsibility for any resulting fines. His posts are highly creative, and I appreciate the humor in his playful critiques of certain concepts. Intrigued by this, I decided to set myself a challenge to create a humorous piece about something widely popular.

While personally skeptical of manifestation and energy-related ideas, I noticed a recurring visual theme in posts discussing these concepts on social media—a circular gradient background and vintage serif typography. I thought it would be amusing to juxtapose the theme with a literal and mundane phrase like "Lithium Ion Battery," as that is, in fact, stored energy.

Upon completing the artwork, I shared it on my social media platforms. To my delight, the post caught the attention of another designer I admire, Ramin Nasibov. I greatly appreciate his creations and creative prowess. This particular post led to him following me on Instagram, a moment that brought a smile to my face throughout the day.