Creating a Modern European-Style Hair Care Product Catalogue (Digital-First Design with Print Flexibility)
1. Concept & Structure Purpose: Highlight natural ingredients, sustainability, and efficacy of shampoo, conditioner, and hair mask. Audience: Eco-conscious consumers, spas, salons, and retailers in European markets. Flow: Cover → Brand Intro → Product Pages (Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair Mask) → Ingredient Transparency → Usage Guides → Closing (Sustainability Commitment).
2. Design Guidelines Color Scheme: Light, airy tones (soft sage, warm beige, muted gold) with white space for a clean, premium feel. Typography: Modern sans-serif fonts (e.g., Futura, Avenir) for readability. Layout: Grid-based with asymmetrical product placements for visual interest.
3. AI-Generated Imagery (6–8 images total; 2 backgrounds; cohesive styling) Background 1: Spa/Parlour Setting Shampoo: Bottle placed on marble countertop with eucalyptus leaves, soft steam in the background. Conditioner: Angled shot beside a minimalist sink, towel, and ceramic bowl. Hair Mask: Jar open with a dollop of product on a wooden spatula, soft bokeh lighting. Background 2: Nature-Inspired Shampoo: Bottle nestled in moss with dew droplets, sunlight filtering through trees. Conditioner: Product beside a serene riverbank with wildflowers. Hair Mask: Jar surrounded by oats/almonds (key ingredients) on a linen cloth. Consistency: Identical lighting (soft diffused) and shadow styles. Uniform product angles (45° and overhead shots).
4. Ingredient Transparency Section European Model Focus: Infographics showing ingredient sources (e.g., “98% Natural Origin”). Icons for cruelty-free, and recyclable packaging. Short explainers on key ingredients (e.g., argan oil, hyaluronic acid).
5. Print Adaptations File Prep: CMYK color mode, 300 DPI resolution, bleed margins. Paper: Matte finish for a luxurious, non-glare look. Layout Adjustments: Simplify gradients for ink efficiency; ensure text is legible at 100% scale.
6. Final Output Digital: Interactive PDF with hyperlinks to ingredient details and e-commerce. Print: Layered InDesign file for easy localization (e.g., multilingual text swaps). By blending minimalist European aesthetics with AI-powered visuals, this catalogue elevates the brand’s premium appeal while catering to both digital and print audiences.
