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How to use a scanner in graphic design

Good news for printer owners
Hello! Once I got a scanner and I started my experiments. Firstly I scanned my lava lamp:
Then I realized that I can do it many times in different ways. And every time I will get something new and unique. So I was moving the lava lamp while it was scanning and this is how I create these images
What to do next and how to use it
When you get your scan you can endlessly zoom, crop, and play with colors. Scan artifacts and scratches are the main point. I think analog technologies are a good way to create a beautiful texture that can become a good base for visual identity. 

You can do something like this:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Or this:
Enjoy!
Any cheap scanner is a good opportunity to create something new, crazy, amazing, and whatever you want to do. 

Here are more of my pics:
+ bonus

I pinned a PSD with scan so feel free to do something with that!
And this is how I made the cover: 

If you want to do some design together
Text me to email: zaytceva.mar@yandex.ru
or telegram: t.me/marina_kartinki
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How to use a scanner in graphic design
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How to use a scanner in graphic design

I made this project for my application to internship in Yukiko studio

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