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David Gladness, Lagos (2025)

09/10/2025

Every design has a story to communicate, I just help tell it visually.
Designed for Prince Energy Hub
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07/10/2025

Them: you can't design good flyers on your smartphone

Me: watch me cook it 👇

03/10/2025

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗔𝗿𝗲.

I know you feel stuck.
Unworthy.
Cursed.
Or even Possessed.

You think you are the worst person alive,
Too far from God to ever be found.

You feel the weight of guilt,
Convinced you stand no chance in His presence.
You bow your head in prayer,
And whisper, “Maybe I am only faking this remorse.”

You are tired.
Tired of giving your life to Christ,
Only to take it back again.
Tired of fighting addictions,
Tired of failing Him countless times.
Tired of being judged not just by people's misconceptions but the tiny little voice in your head. 😶‍🌫️😔

Truth be told,
If God were a man,
He would have given up on you.
But He is not man. 🙌

It was for you.
It was for me.
That He gave His Son
Not to condemn us,
But to restore us. ❤️

I know how it feels.
The secret tears.
The shame.
The longing to be closer,
Only to be judged by those who see your struggle
But do not know your heart.

That voice of condemnation,
That whisper of hopelessness,
That is the devil.
Trying to kill your soul,
Trying to cut you off from the Spirit of God.

I know because I was you.
I speak not as the perfect one,
But as one who walks with Christ,
Carrying imperfections in my hands,
And watching Him turn weakness into strength. ✝️

Even in my hardest times.

Here is what I learnt:
I confessed my sin,
Not only to God,
But to one I trusted.
I read His word until it read me back.
I prayed for strength,
And even when I failed again,
I rose again stronger in Christ.

The pleasures I once chased
Now taste like dust.
The devil stole from me,
But no more.
He is a thief,
A manipulator,
A liar.

I wish I had started sooner.

Yet even in my relapses,
God was shaping me.
Each stumble birthed anger for sin,
And a hunger for Him. 🔥

Then I remembered His words:
“The harvest is plentiful,
But the labourers are few.
Pray that the Lord of the harvest
Will send labourers into His field.”
(Matthew 9:37–38)

And so I said yes.
I will be His labourer.
I will preach His gospel to the helpless.

And let me say this clearly
Christ is not a religion.
Christ is the way,
The truth,
The life.
(John 14:6)

Whoever believes in Him
Shall be saved.
(John 3:16)

Not just those who carry the name Christian
For Jesus Himself said:
“Many will come from the east and west
And take their place with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven,
But the so-called sons of the kingdom will be cast into outer darkness,
Where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
(Matthew 8:11–12)

And this is where I end, but not without telling you this
Many are in the same place I once was.
Bound by guilt,
Shackled by sin,
Chained by addiction,
Believing God could never want them.

If you’ve read this far, it’s because you can relate.
And I am here to tell you there is hope. 🌿

I found peace in Christ.
I found freedom not in religion,
But in a relationship with the One who calls sinners home.

And the same peace is waiting for you.
So, dear past,
Come as you are.
Grace has already made room for you.

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02/10/2025

Image vs Designs
All done on my smartphone using pixellab in August.
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Asher Kine

01/10/2025

HAPPY NEW MONTH

I didn’t get to show up here much last month but I was working behind the scene.

Here are some of the social media design I handled for Prince Energy Hub.

This month I am showing up more creating sharing and inspiring.

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16/09/2025

How a simple excuse made me pay more than double…

PS: this story is not about the blender, watch and learn.

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30/08/2025

Consistency is not easy, but guess what is easy...?

It's inconsistency and backing up with reasons not to show up.

Sometimes the hardest part is not the work itself but trying to figure out what to even talk about.

You want to show up every day, but then you run out of ideas. You stare at your screen, and nothing feels good enough. You start asking yourself, “What do I even post? What do I even say today?”

That was me tonight.
I had been designing all day mockups, logos, patterns, flyers, the whole thing. I was tired, and in less than 10 minutes, I have a class to host. I honestly had no energy left.

But here’s the thing I learned.
The goal of showing up is not perfection. The goal is starting.

Even if it doesn’t make sense to you in the moment, just say it. Just post it. Just show up.

Because the truth is, consistency is not about waiting until you have the perfect idea. It’s about deciding to be present, no matter what.

My name is David Gladness , and I am exceptional.

And while you’re here, let me remind you of something I don’t just preach, I live. I craft remarkable brand identities that make businesses unforgettable. If you desire a brand that stands out and positions you as the best in your space, I am the perfect person to work with.

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29/08/2025

💔 The first day I saw what AI could do, I was angry because I felt cheated.

I came across these designs on TikTok recently and as a designer the first question that comes to mind is “where did they get these resources from” and sometimes you even start feeling like you are not doing enough with your life.

But let me tell you a story that really hurt me and made me see AI differently.

In 2024 I lost a longtime client I had helped build from scratch. Not to a better designer, but to someone who simply used AI.

Here’s the gist.

This client came for a label design. Along the line I convinced him to think beyond just a label and start building a brand identity. He couldn’t afford the whole thing but I still gave him a remarkable logo mark, a slogan, and even advised him on brand strategy. I wasn’t just a designer, I was practically his brand advisor.

We worked together for months. I gave everything, not because of his promises of making me his partner someday, but because I genuinely wanted to build a brand I’d be proud of.

Later he rebranded, changed bottles and came back for new label designs. This was where I hit a wall. I couldn’t find the mock-up file for the new bottle anywhere online. I searched for days, maybe weeks. Nothing.

I still designed the label and presented it on a different bottle mock-up with his full awareness. He loved it so much that he prayed for me. Everything was set to launch.

Weeks later he stopped responding normally. I thought maybe it was money issues, so I prayed for him hoping things would turn around.

Then one day I checked his Instagram. What I saw broke my heart.

Another designer had taken over. And the mock-up perfectly matched the new bottle.

I reached out, not to fight but to clear my mind. He admitted it. The only reason he switched was because the other designer had the mock-up file.

That cut deep. After everything we built together it felt like betrayal.

But later when I studied the design closely I discovered the truth. The designer didn’t have any special file. He had simply used AI to generate the bottle mock-up. Something I never thought of at the time.

At first I was annoyed. But then it hit me. AI is not the enemy. It is just a tool. A tool that can make me smarter, faster and more resourceful if I choose to embrace it.

Now, whenever I can’t find a mock-up file online, guess what I use? AI.

That painful experience turned into a priceless lesson. The client may have left, but I gained something bigger. The ability to see AI as my assistant, not my competitor.

My name is David Gladness. This is one of my painful stories. And it is also what makes me exceptional.

Have you ever lost something but ended up gaining a powerful lesson? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

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Disclaimer : These designs are not originally designed by me, neither I'm I trying to take credits, the designers Tiktok handle is watermarked on each designs you can check him out

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28/08/2025

The Pain (and Integrity) Behind Creating an Exceptional Brand Identity

One thing many people don’t see in the life of a brand identity designer is the struggle for originality.

Recently, I worked on a project where my research gave a complete greenlight. I checked everywhere: Google Lens, Pinterest Lens, branddb.wipo, and other research bases. Nothing came up. ✅

But deep down, I had this strange feeling: “I’ve seen this somewhere before.”

Even though all checks confirmed availability, I couldn’t shake it off. Then, while preparing the brand guideline presentation (on the third page, to be precise 😅), a logo from a Nigerian soda brand suddenly popped into my head.

I paused everything, searched for it, and when I compared, the similarity was about 30%. Not identical, but enough for me to feel uneasy.

At that moment, I had two options:
✔ Keep going (since technically, it wasn’t the same and was even in a different industry).
❌ Or go back, re-approach the branding, and create something I could stand behind without doubt.

I chose the second option. So, I went back to the drawing board. Another week of research, refinement, and deep work.

And finally, I created something truly remarkable and exceptional a brand identity I can proudly say reflects originality. 💡 My client loved it, and even more, they appreciated the time and integrity I put into it.

This is what makes me David Gladness. I don’t just design; I build exceptional brands and I don’t settle for less.

This experience reminded me: excellence means not settling for less, even when shortcuts look tempting.

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I’d love to hear from other brand identity designers:
👉 Have you ever been in this situation where your research said yes, but your gut said no?
👉 How do you handle the tension between originality and resemblance?

Let’s share our thoughts because building truly remarkable brands takes more than skill, it takes integrity.

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27/08/2025

Whew… it’s been a minute since I showed up here 😅

Between exams, deadlines, and life itself, I had to step back for a while.

But I really just want to shout out everyone who keeps showing up regardless. 👏 It’s not easy handling real life and still showing up online consistently you’re doing amazing. ❤️🫂

And if you’ve had to pause (like me), remember it’s totally fine to breathe, reset, and come back. We move.

By the way, I never stopped creating and helping brands while I was off this space.
I’ll soon be sharing some of the projects I worked on with amazing brands during my time away. Stay tuned!

And remember…
My name is David Gladness, and I am exceptional. 🌟❤️🫂

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08/08/2025

Behind the success you admire is a strategy you should source inspiration from to create your own story.

Don't unnecessarily get yourself pressured when you see people win, instead ask yourself how you can create your own success story.

Don't be discouraged, don't think of quitting.
Rest if you must, but don't give up on you.

Be exceptional.

My name is David Gladness and I am exceptional.

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02/08/2025

Strategic Marketing Vs Design
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Strategic marketing goes beyond looking good, It positions a brand as the go-to solution in people’s minds. It is about clarity, emotion, and impact.

Every element you see in this banner was not picked by chance. It was carefully created from scratch to bring Prince Energy Hub’s vision to life.

From the sky, sun, and clouds to the bold headline and clean layout, each detail was intentionally designed to make the brand instantly recognizable and memorable. I didn’t rely on templates or recycled ideas. Instead, I took time to understand the client’s dream, studied the target audience, and built visuals that inspire trust and confidence at first glance.

The result is a banner that doesn’t just showcase electrical and solar services. It builds authority, connection, and credibility in a single glance.

PS: Don't forget, if you ever need a design problem solved, I am just a DM away.

My name is David Gladness, and I am exceptional.

BTW, what are your thoughts about the balance between strategy and design? Share them in the comments below.

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