Trinket Design

Charming small objects, collectibles, and decorative miniatures

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Record039-TD
AestheticTrinket Design
ClassWarm / Light
StatusINGESTING
Example of the Trinket Design aesthetic
Archive platetrinket design

Source document

Registrar's index cards on the platen glass — captured by the scanner

Elio Archive — Registrar's OfficeTrinket DesignFILE 039-TD
When to use it
  • Gift and novelty products
  • Collectible merchandise
  • Charm and jewelry
  • Whimsical retail
Perfect for
  • Gift shops
  • Collectible brands
  • Jewelry and charms
  • Novelty products
What it looks like
  • Miniature objects
  • Decorative charms
  • Collectible figurines
  • Small keepsakes

Aesthetic profile

8-channel console — dominant channels taped & circled by the registrar

Attribute Console — 039-TD 8 CH ACTIVEFIG. 1
CH01Minimal
MaximalR·50
CH02Analog
DigitalR·20
CH03Restrained
ExpressiveR·50
CH04Cool
WarmR·60
CH05Futuristic
NostalgicR·30
CH06Structured
ChaoticR·30
CH07Dark
LightR·60
CH08Organic
GeometricL·40

strongest channels circled — leans warm, light, maximal ✦

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Aesthetic Profile
Trinket Design
MaximalDigitalExpressiveWarmNostalgicChaoticLightOrganic
WarmLightMaximal
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Color palette

Photo Direction

How to shoot this aesthetic

"Miniature worlds where every detail was decided with maximum affection"

Shot list

  • Macro shot of a small enamel pin, charm, or trinket on a soft fabric surface, the scale revealed by a hand partially in frame
  • Flat-lay of a collection of charms, pins, and small objects arranged by color family on a pastel background
  • Subject pinning or arranging a collection of badges on a jacket, the detail work in process

Lighting

Macro ring light for detail shots of small objects the even illumination from all sides eliminates shadow that would obscure detail at miniature scale

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Cross-references

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About this aesthetic

What is the Trinket Design aesthetic?
Charming small objects, collectibles, and decorative miniatures
When should I use the Trinket Design aesthetic?
Use it for: Gift and novelty products; Collectible merchandise; Charm and jewelry; Whimsical retail.
What is the Trinket Design style perfect for?
Perfect for Gift shops, Collectible brands, Jewelry and charms, Novelty products.
What does the Trinket Design aesthetic look like?
Visuals typically feature: Miniature objects; Decorative charms; Collectible figurines; Small keepsakes.

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