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:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/70/7033/703379/f5d9f88a-a514-4795-ad14-9e411e2add5b.jpg "Audiophile Music Group is the umbrella company of a number of electronic record labels, working with over 500 international artists on over 1,000 music releases in the past six years. Audiophile's releases have amassed over 400 million plays across streaming platforms, and have been featured by some of the top radio stations and music publications in the world.
The client in this instance wanted to update an existing logo. They had a solid idea of what they needed, but we also explored other directions. I ventured into 3D modeling and advanced techniques in geometric triangulation, first developed by mathematician Boris Delaunay in 1934. What emerged were some interesting art pieces, but to translate this to a workable logomark took a significant degree of simplification.
We settled on this cubist-futuristic head, part organic, part machinic. We paired this with a clean, extended sans serif font, to add gravity and maturity.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/70/7033/703379/488e2c7e-a899-40d6-9fa4-84e68a0be72c.gif "Along the way of designing the logomark, and to help spur my imagination, I created for Audiophile a number of generative/glitch art video pieces, of which this is one.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/37/3799/379968/0b35562b-c954-4feb-b1ad-ab599824d429.jpg "Redsake (from sake, the Japanese rice wine: 酒) is an emerging brand of racing world apparel.
We wanted the mark and wordmark to be bold, strong, and somewhat aggressive, able to stand out alongside the branding of Ferrari, McLaren, Red Bull, and others. We settled on this mark that contains multiple layers. First, there is a sake bottle in negative space. Part of the bottle — the least amount of the bottle possible. Second, the outline curves up, like a Japanese torii (鳥居), the traditional gate commonly found at the entrance to a Shinto shrine, marking symbolically the transition from the mundane to the sacred. These lifted corners also look like horns, suggesting a strong, dominant presence. After arriving to the idea, the mark was gridded to ensure geometrical precision.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/37/3799/379968/5bf0b89e-64fa-4f86-9df5-3a4b7bdd9a83.jpg "Superfuture Syndicate (SFS) is a Seattle-based video game development studio founded by award winning developer Samantha Kalman (Sentris, Echoic Memory, Apex Legends, Astronomer).
SFS works at the intersection of play and feeling, with intentional and sophisticated designs. SFS cares deeply about building a better world through play. SFS wants to break into the hearts of its players and seed powerful joy-filled experiences, rich with a vastness of humanity and emotion.
Superfuture denotes a deeply optimistic perspective. Syndicate is used to twist the language of oppressive capitalism toward a humanistic direction.
Expansive, optimistic, advancing, caring, and human were key themes that emerged as we discussed the vibe SFS wanted to convey in its branding.
We settled on a mark that represents and encapsulates an expanding, futuristic horizon — a calm place of beauty, mystery, and potential. We also played with SFS in a creative way, to underline the studio's grounding in design.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/37/3799/379968/ff7c1f72-d417-4f4a-8e14-cf2a996fcc4d.jpg "Latent Capital is an investment company based in Lichtenstein. The client had tried many times with numerous designers to develop a futuristic / minimal / anagram like logo, but had not arrived to favorable results. I worked on a custom wordmark and letter mark, and was hired to also create additional graphics for future brand assets.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/35/3558/355828/4c4d12f2-5c64-4ec7-babf-8416eedcea38.jpg "Visary Capital is a tech-focused venture capital fund. \"Visary\" is shorthand for vision — to see forward. The mark is a combination of an abstract, geometrical V, and a watchful eye. Clean, modern and unique.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/44/4490/449076/a243092e-58f8-40ac-aa7c-53f8ffbec2f1.jpg "Business cards should seduce. They help transactions to be made. A card that puts a ceiling on their level is not an asset but a liability. My main goal was a card that could be put in the hand of any level of investor.
Visary Capital spans two constituencies: tech-oriented startups in the blockchain sphere, and investors in the traditional finance and assets spheres.
In terms of the design, I created artwork that could be textured into the card using emboss/deboss pairing. A block of lines constitute a landscape. An intense vibration represents what blockchain technology is: a geological event, a disruption, and a zone interference that is breaking down traditional models and understandings.
The text is matte silver hot foil, with the brand color in screen print.
Not the least expensive print process, but business cards are an investment. It doesn't take long for a well-crafted card and high-end print to pay for itself.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/42/4239/423916/3c65d976-3aaa-40b4-8050-231e3afe02de.jpg "Visary Capital is an investment fund focused on emerging technologies that spur and represent shifts in the basis of societal organization.
Visary needed a minimalist, efficient and professional one-page site, designed to showcase its partners and clients.
The site is designed and developed directly in Wordpress. It features a tilt image header, a fully responsive design with a focus on mobile legibility, and sharp and crisp imagery.
Live site: http://visary.capital")
About
Senior Cairo-based designer, influenced by Rothko, VOMIR and Bill Viola. Great design is closer to sculpture than painting. I'm always trying to take something away — to reduce things down to their essence.
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July 23, 2011
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"Amazing work. Worked with him twice now and both times he’s exceeded all expectations."
Anonymous client
reviewed 2 days ago
"Ian is a pleasure to work with. He’s very talented and, perhaps more importantly, very patient!"
Alkemik Labs LLC
reviewed about 1 month ago
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"Absolutely incredible to work with. Brings the true meaning and purpose of your business to life in one masterful visual. Thank you Ian for an awesome experience. Looking forward to working with you again!"
aotfm
reviewed 4 months ago
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