2. This is a multi-part question. Please create a visual post for your blog on a topic specific to your business and answer the questions below. This involves critical thinking. What is important to your business and visitors? The image must be the focal point of the post telling the story or conveying a point. You may include multiple images. The goal is to visually convey a message with minimal text. Please pay attention to what was discussed in class. Ensure that you include a link to the blog post in your answer. Do not forget that this needs to be included in your hard copy. I am marking what you hand in with your hardcopy but also need to see the digital version on your blog. If it is not online for me to view (in addition to the hard copy), I cannot mark this question. (4 Marks)
3 Simple Steps to Design the Perfect Candlelit Bath Experience At Home
Step 1: Set the Mood with Lighting & Scents
Use different scents of candles that cater to your mood Scents like lavender and vanilla help to smooth the mind. Also, use different heights and wish of candles; this helps to create a soft and flickering glow.
Step 2: Elevate the Bath Experience
Use bath salts and essential oils to help enhance relaxation with the use of a soft towel and a fluffy and comfortable robe and then to finally set the best of the best relaxing atmosphere, play calming music like nature sounds and even your favourite audiobook.
Step 3: Engage the Senses & Unwind:
Lastly, bring a glass of your favourite wine or herbal tea. Use this time for light reading and journaling, focus on your breathing and allow the warmth of the bath to melt away the stress and anxiety.
a. Why did you choose the specific image(s)? (3 Marks)
I chose these 4 images because it is aesthetically pleasing, with the warm candle light and the bath set up helping to create an inviting and visually appealing atmosphere that aligns with my brand personality and the relaxing, cozy aesthetic. The images strongly support my blog, which focuses on candle decor, showing how my scented candle enhance their relaxation and self-care rituals. Four images have candles and a book, which evoke a sense of comfort and indulgence. This makes it relatable to my audience who are looking for relaxation and tranquillity.
b. Explain in detail why the image(s) were beneficial for the post. (3 Marks)
The image is beneficial for my post because the warm glow of the candle instantly set the atmosphere of feeling calm and inviting the presence of the making it aspirational for my audience The images also tell a story for candle decor the way how everything is arranged the the photos like the candles around the bathtub provides a real life example of how to incorporate candle into home decor. This will engage the audience emotionally, many people will associate baths and candle light together as are way to relieve stress and relax, making the image instantly relatable. The images’ visual appeal to my brand, the dark and neutral tones make the image visually striking. And last, another reason why this image is beneficial to my blog post is that it relates to the headline; the image will inspire my readers to recreate a similar setup in their own bathtub.
