22/07/2026
I found this old design today, and honestly, it brought back a lot of memories.
This was one of the first commercial designs I created during my 100 level at IMT Enugu for a course mate Dani Chizy who sold Cake. The brand was called God’s Delight Refined succulent Cake (Danny Edibles).
Back then, I was just a young student trying to understand what graphic design really meant. I didn’t have expensive equipment, a big portfolio, or years of experience. What I had was curiosity, consistency, and the courage to start.
I remember designing this label with excitement because it wasn’t just a school exercise; it was going to be printed and wrapped around a real product that people would buy and eat. Seeing my design physically attached to the product gave me a feeling I can hardly explain. That was the moment I realized that design is not just about making things look beautiful; it is about helping businesses communicate, attract customers, and build trust.
Looking at this design now, I can clearly see the beginner in me:
- the typography choices,
- the color combinations,
- the layout decisions,
- and the little mistakes I didn’t notice then.
But I don’t feel embarrassed by it. Instead, I feel proud because this design represents my starting point.
Every designer has a “first chapter” — the stage where you are learning through trial and error, watching tutorials late at night, practicing with limited resources, and taking small jobs just to gain experience. This was mine.
Fast forward to today, the journey has changed a lot.
The difference between this old design and my current work is not talent alone; it is years of practice, feedback, failures, learning, and refusing to stop.
To every young creative reading this: do not despise your early work. One day, the designs you are currently afraid to post will become evidence of how far you have come.
This printed Cake label may look simple, but it carries a powerful story — the story of a student who started small, kept learning, and is still growing every single day.
Thank you to everyone who has supported my journey from those early school projects to the level I am today. The growth is visible, and the journey is still unfolding.
