More is more in Maximalism Design, the trick is to stay true to the essence of the motto and know how to let the elements complement each other. This will help you create a harmonious artwork that is pleasing to the eye. In this post, we will learn how to use maximalism harmoniously in design.
Message or Outcome
Find a message that you want your artwork or design to convey before you even start working on your design. Sometimes it does not even have to be a message but may be an outcome or even a vibe that you want the viewer to feel from your artwork. Is it a bohemian vibe? Glamorous outcome? Neutral messaging? Once you have determined this, it becomes easier to design which elements to pick for your artwork, how many patterns, breathing space and more.
Theme
A theme can be shown in anything from the illustration styles or types of design elements you pick. For example, if you want inky illustrations in your entire artwork regardless of how many varied patterns or elements you draw, then stick to it. Sticking to a style or theme will help give your final artwork a cohesive feel because the design will not have too many breaks that confuse the eye.
Links or Patterns
When you make maximalist artwork, there will obviously many different patterns like a patchwork quilt. Sometimes it makes sense for each of these patches to have links to each other. For example, you can choose for each patch to be a photo of a music album cover artwork. Or each pack can have a pattern of a particular to make one big floral artwork. This way the final artwork will show a sense of connection between each element.
Balance
The motto of Maximalism Design is “more is more” however, to maintain focus on design elements it is best to know where to keep things slightly simple. For example, if every drawing in the patchwork variety is made up of neon colours, then there is no need for the drawings to be accented by ink-hatching. This is because the colours will be so attractive that they need to be the focus without extraneous disturbance. Or, if there are tiles with very crowded patterns then let the borders be simple, allowing the patterns to catch the eye.
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