From Idea to Brick – The Brickform Creative Process
Ever wonder how a Brickform design comes to life? Each piece starts as nothing more than a blank LEGO-compatible baseplate and ends as a colorful, intricate work of pixel art. Here is a behind the scenes look at how I take an idea and turn it into something magical you can hang on your wall.
✏️ Step 1: Inspiration Strikes
Every design begins with inspiration, it could be a beloved cityscape, an iconic pop culture reference, or an abstract pattern that feels just right. I sketch out rough concepts digitally, imagining how they might translate into 1x1 studs or tiles on a baseplate.
🎨 Step 2: Choosing Colors
Picking the perfect palette is crucial. Too many colors, and the design feels chaotic. Too few, and it lacks depth. I use a mix of LEGO and LEGO-compatible bricks to get just the right shades, sometimes hunting for hard to find hues that make the whole piece pop.
🧱 Step 3: Laying the First Bricks
There is something exciting about clicking down that very first stud, it is the moment the vision starts becoming reality. I work systematically, row by row, making sure every brick aligns perfectly.
🔍 Step 4: Details Make the Design
The last 10% of any piece is where the magic really happens. I step back, review the design, and tweak small details, swapping out a color here or adding a slight gradient there. It is these details that make a Brickform piece feel vibrant and alive.
🖼️ Step 5: Ready for Display
Finally, the piece is carefully cleaned, photographed, and prepared for its new home, whether it’s a wall, a shelf, or as a thoughtful gift.
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