– THOUGHTS, TIPS & CREATIVITY

Blog about design

Welcome to my design blog! Here, I share sketches and tips on graphic design, illustration, branding, and web design. For instance, you’ll find ideas on how colors, images, and typefaces can elevate your company’s visual identity. You’ll also get a look behind the scenes of the creative process—providing you with both inspiration and practical advice for your next project.

From scribbles in the sketchbook to a finished illustration

I enjoy illustrating when there is time—sitting down with an idea, trying out a few lines, and seeing what emerges. Sometimes a character takes shape quite quickly; at other times, it takes several attempts before the expression feels just right.

My name is Anna Maria, and I am the person behind Svea Designs. Here, I want to share a more personal side of my work: the joy of drawing and the journey from an initial sketch to a finished illustration.

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Explore our blog about design

Here you will find tips, inspiration, and ideas within branding, graphic design, social media, and creative design.

Branding

Logo, color, and identity

Graphic Design

Layout, typography, and design

Social media

Visual content that works

Inspiration

Ideas and creative process

Tell us about your project

For example, are you looking to develop your website or your company’s visual identity? Tell us about your idea and the kind of help you need. We will then go through how Svea Designs can assist you further.

— BEHIND SVEA DESIGNS

Behind the ideas and sketches

This blog is a space where I bring together my interests in design, illustration, and creative work. Here, I share both inspiration and the thinking behind my visual choices. You also get a glimpse into how a simple sketch can evolve into a finished piece.

For example, you can read about personalised illustrations, colour combinations and how images and text work together. At the same time, I want to make design easier to understand, even for those of you who don’t work in the field. That’s why I combine creative insights with practical tips for your business or your next personal project.