Leather Printing Project

This project is a digital presentation of a conceptual leather printing service inspired by platforms like Printify. The goal was to combine functionality with creativity, showcasing how digital tools can help visualize product customization ideas for leather notebooks, wallets, and accessories. I wanted to bring the tactile richness of leather into a digital space, allowing customers to explore personalization through patterns, initials, or custom artwork.

• Adobe Photoshop
Primary software for mockup creation, texture application, and composition. Essential for layering leather textures, positioning graphics, and simulating realistic shadows and lighting.

• Leather texture stock images
Used as the foundation to represent different product types (notebooks, wallets, cardholders, etc.). High-resolution textures sourced from Unsplash and Pexels.

• Mockup templates
Used to present the final products in a realistic setting. These templates help visualize the end product for marketing and user testing purposes.

• Custom brush packs and textures
Employed to replicate embossing effects, engraving styles, and add fine detail that mimics real leather.

• Typography and icon packs
Fonts and minimal icon sets were used to showcase monogramming, brand marks, or symbolic personalization options.

The project started with rough ideation: what kind of leather products would appeal to a creative audience? I brainstormed and sketched product mockups including a notebook cover, wallet front, and passport holder.

In Photoshop, I created wireframes with block shapes and placeholder elements. Each component (zipper, stitch line, logo area) was layered separately to allow flexibility in editing. This stage also involved choosing color palettes that reflected a premium yet creative vibe—think earthy tones, soft golds, and charcoal.

Once the base layout was finalized, I layered in high-resolution leather textures. I applied layer masks and blending modes to make engraved icons and logos appear naturally embedded on the surface.

I also introduced optional design elements—floral borders, initials, patterns—that users could "add" to their product in a real application. This step mirrored the customization flow of platforms like Printify but kept the focus on visual richness and detail.

The final artwork involved lighting enhancements, realistic shadow work, and embossed effects. Textures were adjusted with curves and sharpening to give a tactile feel to the viewer, simulating the touch of leather.

Typography was refined and placed as a final branding mark. I created polished mockups to visualize the experience from both the customer and marketing perspective—clean, elevated, and creatively inspiring.