pokerface: a new take on getting pierced


the challenge: to morph the piercing experience from being intimidating to an event in and of itself


deliverables:

> brand-identity
> brand guidelines
> logo design





details




realization

> brand identity


establish pokerface as a sustainable and experiential ritual in the piercing space




a system and toolkit including

mission
logo
logo mark
color palette
business system


> brand book




more on the process:

01


> atmosphere

information on industry and competitors to create data-driven functional design




> competitive market research

used SWOT analyses to identify gaps in the market and define an unmet need


02



> exploration

defining brand essence to develop a visual identity that communicates concept and feeling



> mood boards and color palettes

exploring different design avenues






> logo exploration

type exploration to move forward (2.2 selected)





03


> direction

further tightening to solidify design direction.




> logo mark exploration

experimentation using logo elements to create a stand alone symbol to further identity and build a brand ecosystem.




> logo mark exploration

refined logo and mark as the backbone of pokerface’s identity.