This new feature will be spotlighting graphics and designs made from the Happy Indulgence crew because we’re awesome like that.
I’m so excited to kickstart Indulgence Designs with phone backgrounds for Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff! If you’ve never heard of it, I will assume you live under a rock. When Jeann was reading her copy, I was going over some of my favorite parts and my creative juices just got flowing. These were only some of the designs though – a couple of them looked really discordant in the background with all the apps so I just saved those away in a hidden file deep in my computer.
If you’re wondering where the title is from, it’s the lyrics to the theme song of a kids’ show called Little Einsteins. The phrase is pretty popular over here in America (I’m not sure why??) so I thought it’d be cute to put in. Plus, the ships in Illuminae are hands-down amazeballs. So, let’s take a trip with these graphics, shall we?
You can check out Jeann’s review of the book on Happy Indulgence right here.
All rights go to the authors Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman, as well as the publisher. Some elements of the designs came from Free Pik; I do not own these elements. The only thing I own is my creativity!
This is a pretty iconic quote from the book. It’s said by the Artificial Intelligence, AIDAN, who is a very, very interesting character to read about. I liked this quote so much I made two graphics of it.
Just kidding, I actually did the same quote twice because I forgot I did it already (oops). Either way, I’m quite happy with how both turned out. Yes, that is a binary heartbeat.
Yay, now every time a guy hands me a red rose I’ll be like, “So are you planning to kill me or something in an intergalactic battle?” and if he doesn’t get it, it means he hasn’t read Illuminae, which means he isn’t worthy of my time.
Kind of a lengthy quote but I thought it was interesting. Seriously guys, AIDAN’s voice is so three-dimensional. The authors did a great job in making me feel so many emotions for an artificial intelligence.
For me, this was one of the most chilling lines of the book. And the context it was in – gruesome, deadly, and simply macabre. But despite it, I couldn’t help but get a thrill out of what was happening.
Aw man, this quote really brings out the feels. Like guys, think about it – when will the last star in the galaxy die? Technically, if we’re talking about the Milky Way, then one would assume it’s when scientists say we’ll collide with neighboring galaxy Andromeda. (Which is hypothesized to be in 4 billion years.) BUT the stars don’t die; it’ll just become a huge new galaxy formed by both the Milky Way and Andromeda. Considering the dwarf planets that currently exist in our galaxy, that’s trillions of years away until the last star dies.
Space metaphors really bring out the nerd in me. :’)
If you haven’t read this book or aren’t planning to, I’M ASKING YOU WHY?? You kind of need it in your life. Like, now.
Aila J.
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Alia, these are gorgeous! I haven't read Illuminae yet (it's on hold at my library, though, so SOON!) but am completely pumped for all the wonderful awesome that I know awaits. THAT FORMATTING. So excited to see that and Aiden sounds terrifying and brilliant and like it's gonna dominate the story completely. That whole Merciful quote is stunning and terrifying both. It's brilliant. You've done such a lovely job with these! I love that last one, but also the rose one. I definitely wouldn't say no to a couple of these as designs for my desktop! xx
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These are so great, I would go and get my copy of Illuminae but it is now doing the rounds of my friends who also now love it – spreading the word!!
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Excuse me while I download all of these because ILLUMINAE. I really love the second phone wallpaper, so I may be using that one now 🙂 (cross out may be hahah. I WILL BE)
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Ahh thanks so much Val! That means so much to me. <3 (I'm also using that one too, ehehe)
I LOVE the second and sixth one :O But they all look great! I do have a confession though, I wasn't the biggest fan of Illuminae >< I know, I'm terrible!
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Aww to each their own, of course! Either way, I'm so glad you like them! Thanks so much. 🙂
(And no, you're not terrible)
Oh my God, these are AMAZING. I'm totally using the last one!!!
Ahhh thanks so much! If you use the last one, we'd be twinning 😉
I am in love with the background with the flowers and the last one. The last quote is beautiful 🙂
Thanks so much Mel! Doesn't it give out all the feels??
OMG that last quote is giving me the feels. I loved Illuminae so much! Great wallpapers, Aila! Looking forward to seeing more of your designs. 😀
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Thank you so much Hazel! I can't wait to share more, coming soon~
These are awesome ..and I loved the book..so I am downloaded them all!!
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Oh my goodness, that means so much to me. Thank you!! <3
AHHH. THESE ARE AMAZING. *goes to download them and use them as my lockscreen for everything*
AHH THANK YOU ZOE <3 <3 (they're our lockscreen for everything too, omg)
i just bought it a few days ago, cant wait. those are pretty
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Thanks so much! <3 I can't wait for you to read it AND EXPERIENCE ITS AWESOMENESS.
Oh, wow. These are beautiful! I have already downloaded the first two – I haven't read the book yet (yes, I know, SHAME ON ME) but I have heard beautiful things about it, which are enhanced further with this beautiful wallpaper design! I especially adore the brush script in the quote about the stars in the galaxy. <3 Creativity = WOW.
Ahhh thanks so much! That means a lot to me. <3
I hope I've convinced you to read it SOON! 😀 You won't regret it.
Love these, Aila! Very pretty and creative. I would download them, but then every time I would see them, it would make me want to cry because this book was so freaking intense!
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I feel you so hard, Nick! Seeing them just makes my heart burst with feelings. Thanks so much! <3
I am now using the You Have Me wallpaper because it is PERFECTION. It's so beautiful *cries*
*SOBS WITH YOU* wallpaper-twinsies 😉
Wow!! Those are beautiful. I want then and haven't even read the book yet. lol.
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Thank you Christy! And I hope they've convinced you to READ ITTT. 😀
AHHH i love these! i completely, 100% love these. SO SO MUCH.
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THANKS SO, SO MUCH LILY. <3
These are cool! You should definitely offer this as a service to other authors. It'll be a cool gimmick for their book promos, also it wouldn't hurt if you get a little monetary compensation for it 😉
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Oooh, that's a SUPER idea! But first, I gotta polish up on my graphics skills first. 😉 Thanks so much!
Awesome. My favorite is Don't Look At me!
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Isn't that awesome? Thanks so much!
OMG I LOVE THIS NEW FEATURE!!! The graphic design addict in me is rejoicing. I love the first two, especially. 😀 For the second one (the heartbeat), I am in love with the colors and the style and just sdfghjkl. Awesome work, Aila!!
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THANK YOU AIMEE. <3 That means so much to me!! Look out for more fun graphics in the future~
Aila, these designs are beautiful! I love the "Death Blooms" one… and all the "Merciful" ones.. and the "bravery"one… and the "you have me…" one…. okay basically I love them all! I LOLd at the "if he hasn't read Illuminae he doesn't deserve me" thing. So true! Lol
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I will say I started singing the title of your post because I have little humans who love little einsteins. Too funny. Graphics are all really awesome!
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Ahaha Grace, mission accomplished! Thank you so much, and I will never forget my Little Einstein's days.
These are amazing!!! "Am I not merciful" was one of my absolute favourite quotes. GAH. Aidan is bae <3
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Isn't he awesome?! And thanks so much <3
I'm broke, that's why I haven't read it yet! *sob*
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Ahhhh, hopefully you can check it out at the library or something! THEN EXPERIENCE ITS AWESOMENESS. >:)
You're super creative Aila, my favourite one is the death blooms and the You Have Me one! Gosh this brings back so many feels for the book! I love the quotes you've done wallpapers on!
Thanks so much Jeann. <3 Wallpaper-twinsies 😉
I like the first one and the last one (especially your explanation 😉 ) the best! I am still waiting for my copy of Illuminae to arrive, though. I am so super excited to read it 🙂
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Hehe thanks Lucia! I'm super excited for you to read it! 😀 It's going to be amazinggg.
YESSS I'VE READ IT AND OMG I LOVE IT SO MUCH. I was literally howling with feels by the end. Definitely one of my FAVOURITE books of this year. And these are so pretty! I like "Perhaps Bravery…" and "Am I not merciful" ones the best. XD
Thank youu Cait! <3 ILLUMINAE IS LOVE, ILLUMINAE IS LIFE. I SERIOUSLY can't wait for the sequel. AND THE MOVIE?!?
This is adorable Aila! I LOVE the designs. You're so creative! They make me want to read Illuminae right now!
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Thanks so much Rachel! <3 I SUGGEST YOU DO SO!!