Seafood-Themed Background Design for a Restaurant Menu

Objective: Design a visually captivating background for a 14-inch x 7.5-inch one-page restaurant menu that is inspired by the theme of seafood and complements the menu items. Project Requirements: Size: The finished design should fit a 14-inch x 7.5-inch layout. Resolution: High resolution (at least 300 dpi) for crisp printing. Color Palette: Focus on cool marine colors like deep blues, turquoises, and teals, complemented by neutral tones such as sandy beiges and whites. The palette should be consistent with a fresh, oceanic feel, but the designer has the freedom to introduce accent colors if they feel it will enhance the design. Imagery: Consider integrating elements like fish scales, nets, seashells, sea plants, or other oceanic motifs. Subtle illustrations or watercolor-style graphics of seafood items like fish, crabs, lobsters, shrimps, and oysters could be added, but remember, the background should not be overpowering. It should be kept in mind that the menu items will be placed over this background, so the design needs to enhance readability and not detract from it. Textures: Consider using textures that evoke the feeling of the sea – perhaps the smoothness of seashells, the grainy feel of sand, or the flow of water. Typography: Even though the project is primarily for the background, suggesting font pairings that complement the background theme would be an added plus. Safety Margins: Please leave ample margins (at least 0.5 inches) free from significant design elements to ensure that no critical design component is cut off during printing and to provide space for menu content. File Formats: The final design should be provided in vector format (e.g., AI, EPS) for scalability and modifications. A high-resolution PNG or JPG version for viewing. A layered PSD file (if Photoshop is used) to enable any future adjustments. Mood & Inspiration: The mood of the background should be elegant yet relaxed, drawing inspiration from the serene beauty of the sea. Think about the tranquility of a beach at sunrise, the mysterious allure of deep waters, or the charm of a bustling seaside market. The design should exude freshness and quality, making patrons excited about the seafood delicacies they're about to experience. Feedback & Revisions: Initial concepts should be submitted for review. Feedback will be provided on preferred concepts, and up to three rounds of revisions should be anticipated.