Black Beards Imaging
Black Beards Imaging is forged in the dark — untamed, chaotic, and raw. They embrace the grit of pirate mythos and the edge of skull symbolism, channeling that energy into bold, versatile designs that strike deep. They offer custom artwork for clients and a line of striking, ready-made graphics on apparel and accessories. Their work thrives in the space between rebellion and craft, where jagged lines meet strategic vision.
Date: January 2022
Project Context: Independent Business
Product Type: T-Shirt Designs, Stickers, Tote Bag Designs
Duration: current
Tools: Procreate, Adobe
Problem
Black Bears Imaging is forged in the dark — untamed, chaotic, and raw. They embrace the grit of pirate mythos and the edge of skull symbolism, channeling that energy into bold, versatile designs that strike deep. Their work thrives in the space between rebellion and craft, where jagged lines meet strategic vision.
Solution
To capture the untamed spirit of Black Beards, we create bold, high-impact designs that fuse skull and pirate iconography with gritty, dark aesthetics. Our solution focuses on crafting versatile artwork that adapts seamlessly across mediums — from t-shirts and hoodies to stickers, patches, and accessories.
Mood board
The Options
This mood board captures the essence of pirate lore, skull iconography, and heavy metal aesthetics. It blends rough textures, jagged edges, and dark, moody color palettes—rich in blacks, charcoals, rusted reds, and stormy greys. Imagery includes weathered maps, skeletal motifs, distressed typefaces, and metal-inspired textures like cracked iron and tarnished silver. The overall vibe is gritty, rebellious, and steeped in the mythic—perfect for branding or design concepts rooted in chaos, darkness, and untamed adventure.
💡 rugged 💡 darkness
💡 chaos 💡 untamed
Designs
Sketches
Branding
A cohesive branding kit display featuring a collection of sketches — all unified by the company’s core color scheme. The layout highlights the creative process, with hand-drawn elements, refined digital versions, and color swatches presented side by side. Perfect for showcasing visual identity development in a polished yet organic way.
Mockups
Stickers, Apparel, Bags, Wine Labels, etc
A bold and versatile collection of skull designs brought to life across a range of wearable canvases. This mockup showcases intricately detailed skull artwork—blending elements of pirate lore, heavy metal grit, and dark folklore—applied seamlessly to t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, and more.
Final Designs
Current Assets
I provided assets used for: T-Shirt designs, Stickers, Bag Designs, and Wine bottle labels.
💡 Some final assets were not saved and I am currently retrieving the files.
Reflection
What I Learned
I learned about "tone" in design. The tone sets the mood and personality of the brand, helping to communicate its values and emotions effectively to the audience. Adjusting tone ensures that the design feels aligned.
Tone
I learned about individualized styling. Tailoring designs to reflect unique characteristics and personal flair helps create a distinctive identity that sets the brand apart and makes it memorable.