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There has long been a global market for Indian paintings, but interest in Indian art has lagged in the US. To bring awareness about different styles of Indian Folk Paintings, The Kala Foundation is established as a new platform to showcase the paintings and make them more accessible to an international market. The foundation consists of a website, mobile app, exhibit with editorial books, and products that help bridge the gap and connect these paintings to a larger audience.
COseries is a dynamic visual identity program created for the design company COdesign. COseries presents the company logo in many different forms, and each version carries a separate story. Themes include social causes, occasions, achievements, people and culture, and new pieces are prepared every month. The works are produced with photo manipulation, digital illustration, three-dimensional modeling, motion rendering and handmade paper cutting. Every output keeps the same two to one width to height proportion of the mark.
CDU Hamburg is a brand identity developed for a regional political party in Hamburg, Germany. The identity is based on a modular structure that supports a uniform visual language across print and digital media. The word and figurative mark joins the letters CDU with the Hamburg symbol, a castle with three towers and two stars, on a dark blue circular carrier surface. The figurative mark is also used on its own, and the carrier surface can be filled with images and colors. Responsive websites were created for all organizational units.
Designer Yating Liu has refreshed a New York Mexican food truck's brand in an experimental project. The design uses vibrant colors and badges to appeal to young students. In the logo, "Uni" represents university, while "Corn" stands for Tacos. The unicorn theme, popular among youth, fits with the brand's weekly introduction of new flavors. The logo creatively combines elements following Spanish grammar. Menu items also include college-related terms, ensuring a unified visual system tied to the brand's essence.
Street Bakery is a brand identity created for a bakery shop. The identity is built around a bear character that acts as the mascot of the brand. The logo uses a cartoon style intended to appeal to young customers. Beige, red and yellow form a warm and friendly colour scheme. Flat illustrations are applied to the logo, posters, packaging and the overall store image. Digital software is used to prepare the artwork, while posters and packaging are printed on environmentally friendly materials. The aim is a simple and welcoming brand for busy city life.
Curridabat Ciudad Dulce is a place branding program created for a city in Costa Rica. The brand supports the Ciudad Dulce, or Sweet City, vision, which promotes a positive experience for all citizens by taking inspiration from nature. The visual system is built from repeated shapes, patterns and structures found in the natural environment, with hexagon patterns recalling beehives as the main element. The flexible identity is applied to printed and digital materials, buildings, outdoor signs and public furniture, so diverse audiences can recognize the city easily.
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Ryujin is an illustration inspired by the dragon deity of the sea in Japanese mythology. The artwork was made from scratch and follows a minimal approach with a strong focus on detail. The background shows Japanese-inspired waves that reflect the character. The concept was first sketched digitally, then vector linework, shading and color were applied, and final adjustments completed the image. The illustration is printed on posters, greeting cards and shirts. The aim was to convey the power of the character through traditional Japanese imagery combined with a personal style.
Journey to Lijiang is a series of illustrations about the city of Lijiang in China. The illustrations use the image of a tile cat, known as Wa Mao, as the main visual element. Wa Mao is a local cultural symbol and acts as a guide to the natural scenery and the ethnic traditions of Lijiang. Traditional cultural symbols are abstracted and redrawn in a modern visual style. The series is created with vector design software and produced with high level printing technology. The aim is to support the awareness and protection of the local culture.
Platanus is a corporate identity created for a psychiatry office with a humanized approach to medical care. The name refers to the platanus tree on the island of Kos, where Hippocrates taught medicine to the first doctors. The symbol brings together a Greek column, a tree structure, leaves, fruits, branches and an hourglass, drawn with one consistent line. The typography was designed exclusively for the brand and follows the proportions of the symbol. Patterns, graphics and stationery complete the coherent visual language.
This large window decal illustrates where reality and imagination merge to create an impression of an individual's life after a medical intervention. The illustration adheres to the glass on the inside of this impressive building, measuring over 10,000mm in height. This artwork was created with accessibility in mind. The artwork is installed in a window space because window spaces are accessible to view from outside the building. Therefore, members of the public who view the image can stay in their car to view the image should their physical limitations require them to do so.
Underforest: Select is a brand identity created for products of the under-forest economy in Taiwan. The logo is formed by four forest-green triangles that represent the Chinese character for forest and express the idea of coexistence with woodland. Forest-green stands for natural resources, while matte gold stands for economic potential. The packaging uses simili paper for a texture close to wood and is finished with matte gold hot foil stamping. Image integration and shared packaging standards reduce material costs and support local foresters.
The New Visual Direction of Qwale has transformed the landscape of fintech branding, prioritizing an intuitive UI, UX design for the Qwale app alongside a strategic logo redesign. Through extensive user research and collaborative efforts, Qwale has emerged as a modern, user-centric player in the industry. The revamped logo encapsulates Qwale's innovative ethos and dedication to financial empowerment, marking a significant evolution in its identity.
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