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30/01/2026

20/11/2025

Men carry more than we often acknowledge — expectations, silence, pressure, and the belief that strength means staying tough. But beneath it all, they feel, they worry, they hope.

Sharing some designs I created for a mental health company to help open up that conversation.

11/08/2025

An investor deck should make the right people want to ask questions , not show everything your company does.

Designing The Talent Accelerator’s deck reminded me: clarity > quantity.

✔️Cut the noise.
✔️Keep the story.
✔️Leave space for curiosity.

Because clarity gets conversations started.

09/05/2025

Investors spend an average of just 3 minutes reviewing a pitch deck. That’s all the time you have to make an impression. It’s not about cramming in more information — it’s about making every second count.

What’s one thing you’ve changed in your deck that made a real difference?

03/04/2025

Unpopular opinion: Not every design has a deep story. Some just happen.

I came across this one from 10 years ago, and honestly, I don’t remember much about designing it. But I do know it was about structure, balance, and giving the wordmark a solid foundation. No overcomplication, just something that felt right. And here it is, still doing its job.

Maybe good design doesn’t always need a long story. Sometimes, it just works.

19/10/2024

Ever seen a deck so good it made investors take notice? At CtrlN Studio, we help startup founders and small businesses create visuals that grab attention and get results.

Let’s bring your ideas to life with pitch decks that stand out.

Ready to impress? DM us or email [email protected]! 🚀

27/06/2024

Late-night designing and dreaming big!

In my early days, I used to enter contests on crowdsourcing sites. Back in 2012, I randomly joined the TimesSquare.com logo contest and won 4th place 😃

Those were the days when $300 felt like hitting the jackpot.

For contest details: https://lnkd.in/d7Hk5MZS

15/09/2023

Kawaii - Crafting a Young and Fun Brand Identity for crochet products

Kawaii Crochet is a budding crochet products business founded by a young and creative girl with a passion for crochet.

Logo Design

Given that the business is spearheaded by a young girl, the logo design was crafted to reflect her personal touch and youthful energy:

Handwritten Font: The logo features a handwritten script font, giving it a personal and authentic feel. This font choice reflects the girl's 
spirit and individuality.

Color Palette: A gentle color palette was chosen to evoke a sense of innocence and creativity. Blue, soft pink, and red resonate with a youthful and playful vibe.

Distinct Icon: The logo includes a distinct icon - a free form of yarn thread. This icon embodies the girl's love for creating handmade products.

The customized logo and color palette not only resonated with the 
owner's personality but also appealed to a broader audience.

This tailored branding approach played a crucial role in establishing Kawaii as a unique and youthful brand, created and managed by a talented young entrepreneur.

Elevate Your Brand Identity Today! ctrlnstudio.com

   

02/09/2023

How to make global talent your unfair advantage in 2023. - Guide Design