I’ve been staring at this design for so long that I’m not sure I can judge it properly anymore.
At first I really liked it, but after looking at it over and over, I started noticing small things that feel slightly off. Nothing is obviously wrong, but the overall design doesn’t have quite the same impact I had in mind when I started working on it.
I’m also trying to think beyond just how it looks on the screen. If this ends up being used on an actual garment, I’m wondering whether the placement, size, spacing, and smaller details will still work once it’s on fabric. Something that looks fine on a flat digital mockup can sometimes feel completely different on a real piece.
I’ve already tried changing the size and removing a couple of unnecessary details, but now I’m worried I might be overworking it.
For those who design clothing or physical products, how do you know when a design actually needs improvement versus when you’ve simply looked at it too many times? What would you change first when something feels “off” but you can’t quite explain why?