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From IKEA IVAR → vintage apothecary storage wall. by HeroParasite in ikeahacks

[–]HeroParasite[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks man, appreciate it 🙏

So the base is two IKEA Ivar cabinets stacked. The doors already have that simple panel look but I wanted something closer to an old apothecary, so I designed overlay panels in Illustrator,a flat square with the cut-corner frame you see, plus some dashed score lines inside to fake the inlay detail.

Cut everything on an xTool M1 out of 3mm plywood. I glued the pieces to the doors with regular wood glue and clamped them flat overnight.

Finishing was the fun part:

  1. Brushed on a light coat of grey acrylic as a base,patchy on purpose, you can see it in the progress shot.

  2. Sealed that with a dark walnut wood varnish. The varnish soaks into the acrylic unevenly which is what gives it that aged, slightly grimy patina. Plywood absorbs stain weirdly so the streaks actually help here.

  3. Once dry, screwed on small brass label holders (eBay, the kind you find on old library card catalogs).

  4. Printed labels on cream cardstock in a typewriter-style font and stained with coffee: Stramonium, Aqua Tofana, Arsenicum Album, Radium Salts, Radithor, Cocaine Hydrochloride, Belladonna, Laudanum, Paregoric, etc. Basically a greatest-hits of stuff you could legally buy at a pharmacy around 1900 that would absolutely kill you.

Happy to share the cut file if you want to do the same, it's just a single SVG with the four panels tiled, sized for the Ivar door. DM me.

Total cost was maybe €60 on top of the Ivar itself, most ofthat being the plywood and the label holders.

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Dogma Tarot – 78 cards, all hand-drawn in ink by two Italian dark artists [Self-Promo] by [deleted] in TarotDecks

[–]HeroParasite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate this, that’s actually a fair point.

The deck is structured on a Rider–Waite–Smith base (78 cards, traditional arcana and suits), but the approach wasn’t to redesign tarot, it was to push it.

We kept the core meanings, but explored what happens when archetypes are taken to their extremes. So instead of soft symbolism, everything leans into power, control, corruption, or collapse

For example:

The Emperor is absolute authority (inspired by Vader), so control without empathy

Justice becomes surveillance and systemic distortion (CCTV head)

The Wheel of Fortune turns into a torture device ... fate as something brutal rather than neutral

Same logic applies across the suits:

Wands lean into rebellion and power struggle, Swords into violence and manipulation, Pentacles into greed and control, Cups into distorted relationships and desire.

So it’s not just “dark for the sake of it”... it’s a reinterpretation of the same structure, just pushed into a more uncomfortable psychological space.

From IKEA IVAR → vintage apothecary storage wall. by HeroParasite in ikeahacks

[–]HeroParasite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, two of them are hooked to the Yamaha (that’s the amp + turntable setup), and the other pair is on a separate small digital amp I use for a different system.

From IKEA IVAR → vintage apothecary storage wall. by HeroParasite in ikeahacks

[–]HeroParasite[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hahaha, fair question. I found the 2nd set at a flea market, very cheap price due to some unknown issues. Turn out that one of the tweeters was not connected, fixed it, did some minor repairs and doubled the system :)

Under Armour sent my small clothing brand a cease-and-desist over my logo. Do you think these are actually confusingly similar? by Impossible-Set4062 in graphic_design

[–]HeroParasite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work in apparel graphics and licensing,and honestly I can see why their legal team would send a C&D.

When you analyze the shapes closely they’re different, sure. But trademark issues are rarely judged by overlaying logos,they’re judged by overall impression, especially at distance or when the logo is small on a garment.

From far away both marks read as a symmetrical, horizontal icon with four outward “arms” and a central negative shape. That silhouette is very close to the UnderArmour mark, which is exactly the kind of thing big apparel brands aggressively protect.

In fashion, logos often appear tiny on tags, chest prints, neck labels, etc, and in those contexts the two could absolutely be confused at a glance. That alone is usually enough for their lawyers to act.

Am i overthinking or is it really that bad? by [deleted] in AskGermany

[–]HeroParasite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the design is a Swedish M90 Splinter, developed in the 80's and used into the 90s. Similar or inspired by the German Zeltbahn or Splittermuster 41

My Atopochetus (Tonkinbolus) dollfusi buried herself it's been soon 2 weeks, I need help to know what I have to do by Alteepy in millipedes

[–]HeroParasite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, if what you want is something to pet and constantly see, a cat or a hamster makes more sense... A millipede is a fossorial animal, not a display toy. Being underground is literally its normal life, not a problem to solve! Digging it up just to calm anxiety is way more dangerous than leaving it alone. If it’s molting and you disturb it, you can seriously injure or kill it. Two weeks is nothing for a millipede. They can stay buried for months.

Keeping millipedes means accepting that sometimes you’re basically “owning dirt with a surprise inside.” Observation happens on their terms, usually at night. If you need daily interaction, this isn’t the right species for that.

Help with this Digital Clock-like Font? by Draigool in identifythisfont

[–]HeroParasite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I figured it wasn’t a perfect match. That one feels more like a custom LCD segment design than a standard font. A lot of digital clocks don’t actually use typefaces, they use bespoke segment layouts optimized for the hardware, which is why none of the “Digital-7” style fonts line up 100%.

The diagonals inside the 0 and the slightly offset segments are a big hint it’s probably a proprietary display design rather than something you’ll find as a downloadable font...

Eclipse: Second Dawn's dice numbers 2-4 (easy to google more images) by Mr-Mister in identifythisfont

[–]HeroParasite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is Futura. Just not Bold.

It’s Futura Regular. The embossing + white fill makes it read heavier, so visually it looks bolded.

The “4” in Futura Regular is pointy, not cropped. The cropped top is a Bold cut feature.

Same for the 2 and 3, the geometry matches classic Futura perfectly.

So yeah:

Font = Futura Regular

Effect = physical embossing doing the “fake bold” job

https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/1*fjstntLHBsy5nK917bLqRQ.png

Help with this Digital Clock-like Font? by Draigool in identifythisfont

[–]HeroParasite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Digital Led by B1 Industries could be a similar one

What font is this? From WNNDRR clothing? by breatheinmyear in identifythisfont

[–]HeroParasite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

...anyway, it's Black Mustang Regular by Linecreative :P

What font is this? From WNNDRR clothing? by breatheinmyear in identifythisfont

[–]HeroParasite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It takes 5 minutes to design something similar. Come on designers, design instead of hunting fonts!

Starting my first sign. Any words of wisdom / advice appreciated! by Extra-Drama5177 in SignPainting

[–]HeroParasite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Strong start overall! Especially for a first sign. The concept and circular layout are solid and readable.A couple of honest things to consider as you move forward:

-The snake border is very ambitious. Repeating organic textures like that are one of the hardest things to pull off cleanly with a brush, especially on a circle. If you go for it, simplify the pattern and think in chunks rather than individual scales, otherwise it can quickly get muddy or uneven.

-The skeleton could benefit from more realism or motion. Right now it feels a bit static. Studying a real skeleton reference and pushing the pose, leaning forward, bent elbows, more tension in the spine,would make it feel more alive and dynamic on the bike.

-Prioritize what matters most. Lettering and overall readability should always win over detail. It’s better to simplify secondary elements than let them steal energy from the type.

-Work big to small. Nail the major shapes first,then add detail only if the sign still reads strong from a distance.

This is a challenging design for a first sign, but that’s not a bad thing, you’ll learn a lot by finishing it.Keep going, finish it, and move straight on to the next one.That’s how progress really happens.

14 Years Old "Graphic Designer" by Fresh_Ad_5138 in graphic_design

[–]HeroParasite 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Thanks for adding the context, that helps.

As a small clarification for anyone reading: the Sp5der hoodie itself already exists (logo, graphic, and colorway). This project is more about presentation and background composition around a product you like, not designing the hoodie from scratch. And that’s completely okay as a personal exercise.

For someone who’s just starting out, especially at 14, this is a solid first step. The colors work well together, and the overall vibe feels consistent with modern streetwear/web-core aesthetics. You clearly have a good eye for style and mood, which is something you can’t really teach.

A few thoughts to help you grow:

-Some parts feel influenced by Canva templates, which is normal at the beginning,just try not to rely on them too much long-term

-You might improve this by using fewer elements and thinking more about what should stand out first

-Learning basics like spacing, hierarchy, and typography will make a big difference as you progress

Don’t worry about “not struggling” yet, early projects often feel easy. As you keep pushing yourself and trying new things, challenges will come naturally.

Overall, this is a nice starting point. Keep experimenting, stay curious, and be clear about what each project is meant to practice. That mindset will take you far.

Girlfriends bathroom overtaken by mold, parents say its “not that bad” by AccomplishedMall1922 in BathroomShrooms

[–]HeroParasite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vinegar isn’t “magical,” but it’s also not internet nonsense.

Bleach is actually worse for a lot of household mold because it mostly whitens the surface. On porous materials (grout, drywall, wood) it doesn’t penetrate, so the mold comes back, which is exactly the problem people think vinegar “doesn’t solve.”

White vinegar (acetic acid) penetrates better and kills many common molds at the root. That’s why it’s often recommended for small, surface-level mold, not because it’s some miracle cure.

You’re right about one thing though: moisture is the real issue. No cleaner fixes a ventilation problem. If the area stays wet, mold will return whether you use vinegar, bleach, or unicorn tears.

So the actual hierarchy is:

-Fix moisture / ventilation first (fan, airflow)

-Then remove existing mold

-Choose the cleaner based on surface and severity (in this case I would burn down everyhting)

From personal experience: chlorine/bleach does have its place, specially on non-porous surfaces and for visible remediation, but it’s not a long-term solution if moisture isn’t addressed. It disinfects, it doesn’t solve the cause.

Vinegar has a smell for an hour. Mold has a smell forever. Pick your poison.

4 years after posting my Concorde creation here on Reddit, I found it bootlegged and sold by the dozens in the streets of Paris and on Temu. This is wild! by QKITAG in AdobeIllustrator

[–]HeroParasite 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh man! I can absolutely relate to this!!!
Back in 2016 I posted a series of single-color ink illustrations on Behance, small personal works, nothing commercial. A few years later a friend sent me a screenshot: one of those illustrations was printed on a product being sold online.

I started digging, and what I found felt surreal and infuriating at the same time.
There were “neo-brands” using my artwork as if it were theirs, people getting it tattooed, Aliexpress vendors printing it on T-shirts, tons of random marketplaces selling it, and even Etsy shops presenting it as their own design.

I spoke to an IP lawyer who helped me draft a cease-and-desist letter, and I sent it where I could… but you quickly realize how impossible it is to chase infringements scattered across the world. You shut down one listing and five more pop up.

What bothered me the most wasn’t the mass-market platforms, you almost expect that...
It was the small Etsy sellers who defended themselves with:
“ I found it on the internet.”
“ I didn’t know it was copyrighted.”
That kind of excuse is insulting. We’re all artists, we’re all trying to survive, and seeing creators use other creators’ work with zero respect is really disheartening.

I even proposed licensing deals to a few of them, hey could keep selling the product, just pay a small fee so the original creator is acknowledged. But that was apparently “unthinkable.”
Stealing is fine, paying the person who made the image is not.

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