Thank you very much for this. I definitely see where you are coming from on the Nephini, and the alternates you proposed do look better in some aspects.
Not too harsh, you were quite polite about it, actually ^.^

I usually do not use reference pics, I use a color palette I like and come up with a matching name.
Thank you for the criticism!

I really adore the Aeridini

I might suggest on the bulb making the blue more towards green, but I get the dew reference as well.

The sylvorpa is a cool design though it does feel fall to me but I would totally collect them.maybe move a color in other than orange?

Design Name: Dewy Strawberry Bulbori

Overall Rating: 6.5/10

Criticism: I love the premise of the theme, but the dewiness gets a little lost in the saturation of the pet. Could also use some more blue rather than a single trait accent.

Other Notes: When I think of dew, I think of soft light in the early morning. Ive desaturated the theme a bit and added some blue.

Ex:

Thank you! I will fix them up, your examples helped quite a bit.

Design Name: Strawberry Luminary Luffox
Overall Rating (out of 10):8
Criticism: Only thing I can think of is maybe move the yellow peach color more towards a pink peach
Other Notes:

Design: Lavender Fairy Ring Nephini
6.5/10
I really like the concept behind them but they read winter more than fall to me, maybe move away from the purplish pale tint into more of a red. I'm not sure but some warmth may be good

Design Name: Flamingo Float Aeridini

Overall Rating (out of 10): 5/10

Criticism: The idea is great, however, the design itself is a bit chaotic and repetitive. I would remove the green entirely as it conflicts with the other colors and instead, use varying shades of blue and pink. That way, there is a more harmonious contrast in your design!


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I really hope this helps! Good luck and have fun! ^^

Wow, I love the edit. Thanks a lot, definitely going to change that up a bit.