Get all of your devices repaired or recycled here! We’re devoted to keeping you stuff in your hands in the greenest way possible.
Author: Eric Allred
Eric is a husband and doting father of one child and two chaotic dogs living in the ever-sunny state of Arizona. He is a writer, photographer, and graphic designer attending Glendale Community College and is on track to get an associate's degree in design. He currently works full-time in the healthcare field but enjoys 3d modeling with an emphasis on character and background modeling as a hobby. His ultimate goal is to pursue a career in game design and animation, with the hopes of making his own game to take to market. The project he’s currently pursing is his journalism course to learn skills in writing, news, journalism, social media, and analysis to become a more accomplished public writer. After all, just being a good artist is only part of what someone needs nowadays to make a name for yourself in a crowded social media atmosphere. This project is for the express purpose of improving audience-based writing skills.
This advertisement looks great! I like how you show it as an Instagram post, showing how the graphic would work when published online. The overall design looks clean and easy to understand. The image of the broken phone makes it clear that the ad is related to fixing broken electronics, and the green/cool color background helps the warmed color of the image pop. The text is easy to read against the background and the logo is just subtle enough to where it isn’t too distracting but is still noticeable. The image helps grab the viewer’s attention and it adds to the context of the text and message. Your bridge is very interesting and keeps the audience reading. I feel like there could’ve been one more sentence to end the message like a made up website url or fake phone number for contacting the business. Just some added information that the viewer can use in case they are interested in the service of the business. Or, since it’s meant to be posted on social media, there could be hashtags below the message to show what it relates to. Other than that, the general design of the ad is nice and the message is a good length that keeps the audience’s attention.
Hey Eric, I think the minimalist design for your ad was a great choice. The image of the broken phone is definitely a great way to catch the eyes of those who are scrolling through social media. I think the image is great for relating to the experience of damaging a device and the frustrations that come with it. Furthermore, the minimal design helps by stripping away many distractions and allows users to focus on the core message of your ad. I also really like the soft color you used, it helps make the image a lot more visually pleasing and isn’t too bright or too dim, the text is also a great addition as it emphasizes the tagline of a sort of healthy for the environment repair service. It took me by surprise that you made this as an Instagram post which is really interesting. You definitely know your stuff when it comes to grabbing the users attention, by tapping into a simple but powerful theme that quickly introduces the idea and goal for your business. I look forward to seeing more of your work, very impressive!
Hi Eric!
I hope you’re doing well! I just wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts on the Instagram ad you created for Upcycle Repair. It looks fantastic. Your color palette immediately caught my attention, especially the bold mustard yellow background. It really makes the design pop without overpowering the message. The green and white text is a great choice—it complements the eco-friendly vibe of the slogan, “the greenest place to fix your stuff,” and helps communicate sustainability in a subtle but effective way.
The cracked phone screen image is super relatable and instantly communicates the service being offered. I also love how you kept the design minimal, making it easy to read and process at a glance, especially for a fast-scrolling platform like Instagram. The logo and circuit board icon are placed perfectly—clear and unobtrusive but adding to the overall tech theme. I’m curious about your design process: How did you decide on the color palette and font? Did you experiment with different layouts before landing on this one? It’d be awesome to hear more about your approach.
Great work overall—I can’t wait to see more of your projects!
Best,
Moises