AJ Graphics Digital Design Studio

05/02/2026

A little behind the scenes on this one ❤️

I created this Valentine nail graphic for Into The Skin Aesthetics & Beauty, with a clear brief from Katy and Donna. They wanted a Valentine feel that was romantic and seasonal, but still soft, elegant, and true to their brand.

The balance was key. Too plain and it loses the Valentine mood. Too busy and it distracts from the nails. So I focused on layered depth, Polaroid-style framing, subtle shadows, and controlled use of hearts to create warmth without overpowering the work itself.

Every design choice was made to support the imagery and reflect the client’s identity, not compete with it.

Designed by me, Amanda at AJ Graphics, for Into The Skin 🤍

15/12/2025

A recent promotional graphic I created for social media using Adobe Photoshop.
Designed specifically for Facebook and Instagram, this piece combines retouching, typography, layout, and seasonal styling to clearly communicate an offer while keeping the overall look polished and on brand.

This type of content is ideal for time-limited promotions, festive campaigns, service launches, or reminders where all key information needs to be instantly readable in-feed. The supporting caption carried the full details, allowing the visual to focus on impact, clarity, and aesthetic appeal.

A good example of how static graphics can still feel premium, intentional, and effective when designed properly for social platforms.

13/12/2025

Advent Reel design example – animated offer series (Week 2) 🎄

Short-form video created as part of a numbered Advent reel series, designed to keep seasonal promotions visually consistent while still feeling fresh each day.

This type of reel works well for:
• Countdown campaigns and Advent offers
• Daily or weekly social media promotions
• Keeping attention across multi-day campaigns
• Reels, Stories, and Facebook video posts

What I did on this piece:
• Built a repeatable reel structure for numbered offers
• Created animated number sequencing for continuity
• Used layered motion graphics so text can be swapped easily
• Designed smooth transitions between scenes
• Kept branding consistent across the full Advent series

Tools used:
• Adobe After Effects for animation and transitions
• Adobe Illustrator for vector elements and typography
• Photoshop for background textures and refinements

Designed to be fast-turnaround, reusable, and scalable across an entire seasonal campaign without starting from scratch each time.

13/12/2025

Website banner design example 🎄

A festive website header created as a concept piece, designed to show how seasonal messaging can be built directly into a live website layout.

This type of banner is ideal for:
• Christmas and seasonal opening hours
• Promotions and announcements
• Homepage refreshes without a full redesign

What went into this design:
• Adobe Illustrator for layout and typography
• Photoshop for image refinement and lighting effects
• Layered assets for easy text swaps
• Designed to sit within an existing website structure
• Optimised for desktop and mobile headers

A good example of how visual design, branding, and functionality work together to communicate quickly and clearly online.

12/12/2025

09/12/2025

Another design finished for Into The Skin today.

These photos came in with different angles and lighting, so I focused on creating a layout that feels clean and well balanced without changing the images themselves.
Really pleased with how soft and consistent this one looks.

09/12/2025

A new before and after design completed today for Into The Skin.
These two client photos came in with completely different angles and lighting, so the challenge was to bring them together in a clean, balanced way that still feels natural.

Soft framing, colour matching, and a subtle structure help keep the focus on the visible difference while keeping the branding consistent across their feed.
Another finished piece added to their growing social media suite.

08/12/2025

A fresh before and after layout created today

I took two client-supplied photos that were taken at different angles, cropped differently, and needed quite a bit of balancing. This design brings them together in a cleaner, more cohesive way, using colour matching, soft framing, and angled composition to make the comparison feel intentional rather than forced.

The typography, layout, and small stylistic touches tie everything together so the focus stays on the results, while still keeping the branding subtle and consistent.

08/12/2025

Showcasing recent design work

A new brows wax and tint visual created for Into The Skin, designed to keep their branding consistent across socials. This one was built in Photoshop using layered textures, clean lighting, and a soft focus centre frame to highlight the treatment results without overpowering the layout.

I kept the palette neutral to match their existing aesthetic and added subtle depth so the image sits naturally within the composition. Another piece completed for their ongoing social media suite.

04/12/2025

Winter Skin Promotional Design ❄️✨

A full event leaflet created for a seasonal Winter Skin promotion.
The design brings together a calm, frosted aesthetic, clear event details, and a layout that stays consistent with the brand’s tone and style.

Another example of how seasonal campaigns can be presented in a clear, structured way for social media and print.

04/12/2025

Cinematic Reels Created from Still Images 🎬✨

A set of short reels built entirely from static images.

Each one was animated, layered with text, and set to music to create smooth, engaging motion pieces suitable for social media.
A good example of how simple images can be transformed into something dynamic.

04/12/2025

New Price List Design for Into The Skin ✨

A refreshed, elegant layout created for Katy and Donna, keeping everything clear, consistent, and easy for their clients to navigate.
This updated design brings all treatment categories together in one place, with a calm, polished look that suits their brand.