A new style of web design has been born in the past few months, and the result is an internet sensation that looks like a photo of a man’s bare chest.
Algerie’s conception of a better website has been widely mocked, with some even accusing it of plagiarism.
But the designer behind the new design, who goes by the name of Aboobian, says it’s a result of a personal struggle with depression and mental health issues.
Alison Jansen Algerie is a designer from Sydney, Australia.
She’s also the owner of the Design and Craft website, where she works with designers, graphic designers and photographers to create unique and eye-catching design.
“I’ve had a lot of issues with depression for the last 10 years,” Ms Jansen said.
“It’s just one of those things that, you know, just happens.
It’s a mental health issue and it’s caused by an unhealthy relationship with the world.”
Algeria, a small country in South-East Asia, has a population of just over 30 million.
“My parents’ generation, which I came from, it’s not that far removed from where I am now,” Ms Algeria said.
In a video she posted on Facebook, Ms Algers said she suffered from depression for about five years.
“The only way I can explain it is by looking at myself in the mirror, because my reflection looks like that,” she said.
Ms Algerian said the website, which was created by using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, was meant to help her deal with mental health and depression.
“A lot of people think it’s just an excuse to look like a celebrity,” she told ABC Radio Melbourne.
“But, really, it just allows me to really express myself.”
Ms Algers is now trying to build a business and has a new book to promote it on social media.
Topics:human-interest,design,health,health-policy,australia,a-fiji,japanFirst posted March 01, 2018 07:50:19More stories from Australia
