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:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/149/149973/attachment_149973295 "Elevated Inner Circle (EIC) is a private High-Status Men's Networking Group.
The client wanted bold typography, a minimalist approach and symmetry as the main drivers for the design.
I created an elegant icon by literally elevating the inner circle!
The gold gradient gives it a luxurious feel. The icon speaks for itself and can be used independently.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/150/150215/attachment_150215118 "Webfuse is a Web Augmentation Platform - A proxy solution acting as a transparent layer on top of existing web applications enabling customization.
The client had a jellyfish in mind as the brand mascot and wanted a geometric approach to the design.
Since the slogan for the company is 'Remix the web', I chose the shuffle icon as inspiration. The stylized jellyfish has intertwining tentacles and a gradient translucent body which stands out on dark backgrounds.
The logo becomes a whole when paired with the good-ol' Helvetica.
This was an interesting project, and it could not have been done without the client's true commitment and a good design brief.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/146/146641/attachment_146641001 "The brief was to create a logo for a company that specializes in the creation and sale of original automobile parts. Neftworks focuses on achieving a form of industrial beauty that arises from pursuing functionality.
In this design concept, I combined a silhouette of a horse with the brand initials (NW). A horse is a clear association for cars since it's their predecessor. Its muscles are a culmination of function and beauty. It stands proudly. This way the company can honor the heritage of travel and the animal that made it possible in the first place. Lineart is ideal for both light and dark backgrounds.
Since no elements of cars are included in this design - just the company initials, it remains timeless and leaves room for future expansion of the products and services.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/146/146334/attachment_146334146 "The brief called for an elegant and unique logo for a community-centric café.
I incorporated a steaming coffee cup into the brand name, blending it tastefully with the typography - the result is a bold and stylish wordmark. Since the cup is in the middle, your eyes are naturally drawn to it. The tagline follows symmetry and expands from the centre in a smiling curve - reflecting the community.
On dark backgrounds, the gold accents get to shine and the coffee in the cup looks the richest!
The icon can be used independently to enhance the brand presence.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/146/146010/attachment_146010989 "A clean wordmark incorporating a small heart shape in the letter w. Since it is the brand's first letter, it can be used independently as an icon.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/145/145985/attachment_145985137 "Codemnky stands for \"Code Monkey\" and Monkey comes from API (a term widely used in the IT landscape). API also means monkey in Dutch, hence Codemnky.
With just a slight modification of the font, we can get a monkey incorporated into the logo.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/142/142328/attachment_142328720 "Since the book is focused on analyzing the manga I thought that we could show that aspect of it by using pen-like scribbles and annotations on the cover (as well as a few toxic particles from the manga itself). This way the reader has a clear idea of what the book will be about.
This screenshot from the movie encapsulates the Nausicaa world perfectly so I upscaled it to make sure it stays print-ready in a larger size.
I couldn’t resist combining the barcode on the back with The Mehve (a glider from the manga) - it looks like it’s flying! :)")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/146/146034/attachment_146034308 "A record floating in space like a galaxy - evoking a truly celestial feeling.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/142/142389/attachment_142389591 "Combining a house shape with the name of the community land trust and utilizing negative space to show more with less!")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/131/131432/attachment_131432385 "While sketching I stumbled upon the idea of oak leaves and acorns forming a horse silhouette in negative space. The custom serif typography compliments the illustration and gives the whole design a bold feel.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/43/4312/431251/4f98b6c7-8475-44df-878b-9ccdae03b96e.jpg "I combined the grapes and the brain in one interesting illustration - it shows the grapes with it's grapevines forming a head in which the grapes represent the brain. I choose the font to mimic the grapevines so it would all look consistent.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/79/79510/attachment_79510565 "Letters J and F create a film reel.")
About
I am a curious lover of the everyday and ordinary, eager to recognize and celebrate its beauty and value. Professionally speaking, I am a master engineer of interior architecture working as a graphic designer.
With more than 10 years of experience crafting unique visual solutions and guidelines for brands and art projects, I have gained a wide range of knowledge and skills that make my world more interesting, and the world of others, more visible.
Member since:
April 26, 2012
Reviews
"Great design work done for quite a complex project "
Anonymous client
reviewed 3 months ago
"An excellent job was done to create the company's branding.
I like fikandzo's ability to come up with new, bold solutions and not be afraid of rejection."
Anonymous client
reviewed 6 months ago