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Stickman Marka Identitatea by Yitian Zeng

Stickman Marka Identitatea by Yitian Zeng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award in Ontziketa Diseinua Competition Category.


BurdinaOntziketa· 2025

Stickman Marka Identitatea

by Yitian Zeng

Client: Stickman

Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Ontziketa Category

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The Design

About Stickman Marka Identitatea

Stickman Kansas Cityko boba te denda batentzat diseinatutako marka identitate bat da. Identitatea denda honen bi eskaintza nagusiak—boba tea eta txotx-mokaduak—irudikatzen dituen mascota lagunkoi baten inguruan eraikita dago. Artelana ilustrazio digital eta marrazketa vektorial bidez sortu zen, diseinuak argitasuna galdu gabe eskalatu ahal izateko. Stickman-ek pankarta, seinale argiztatu, mantal, gortina, katilu, lasto eta banaketa-poltsetan agertzen da, metalean, oihalean eta polipropilenoan. Xedea adin guztietako bisitarientzako itxura epel eta inklusiboa lortzea da.

The Recognition

About the Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award

Stickman Marka Identitatea Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, ondo diseinatutako sorkuntzetatik espero diren eskakizun profesional eta industrialak betetzen dituzten diseinu onei ematen zaien aitorpen prestijiotsua. Burdin-mailako irabazleek beren sortzaileen trebetasun handia, espezializazio handia, adituen ulermena eta sormen-gaitasuna erakusten dituzte. Stickman Marka Identitatea oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den sorkuntza izatea espero da, praktikoa eta berritzailea dena. Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek sektoreko praktika onenak integratzen ditu eta know-how-ari eta talentuari lotutako ezaugarri tekniko gaituak ditu. Stickman Marka Identitatea zehaztasunagatik errespetatua den lana da, eta mundua leku hobea egiten laguntzen duten bizi-kalitatearen hobekuntzak eskaintzeko diseinatua dagoena.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Stickman, a bubble tea shop in Kansas City, opened in May 2024 with the slogan "bubble tea and stick bite." It quickly gained popularity for its cute brand design, high-quality tea, and snacks. The shop’s warm, inclusive service caters to all age groups, earning a 4.8/5 on Google reviews. Stickman’s visually engaging branding and customer-centric experience have attracted attention from local food media and influencers, establishing it as a key player in Kansas City's food scene.
Dimensions & Packaging
The Stickman brand design is applied on various in-store and promotional assets, including a 12 ft x 4 ft banner, 12 ft x 6 ft LED business sign, and printed materials such as aprons, curtains, cups, straws, and delivery bags. Materials used include metal, fabric, and polypropylene. The design is scalable, ensuring consistency and clarity across both physical products and digital platforms.
Tags
branding, shop, packaging design, illustration
Production Technology
The Stickman brand was created using digital illustration and vector design in Adobe Illustrator, ensuring scalability for various applications. The design process involved research into local food trends and customer preferences to align the visuals with the target audience. Emphasis was placed on a playful yet clean aesthetic, ensuring versatility across digital platforms, print media, and physical signage.
Design Challenge
The challenge was designing a brand that reflected Kansas City diverse cultural and economic landscape. While the city is known for its agricultural roots, it also has a growing multicultural food scene. Balancing this with the shop identity was key. Researching customer preferences across age groups ensured the brand resonated with the community diversity.
Research
The research focused on local food trends, especially snack shops and tea places. Objectives included understanding customer preferences through interviews with various age groups and a 1 on 1 interview with the store owner to align the design with their expectations. Data collected informed the brand and customer service. The shop achieved a 4.8 out of 5 Google rating and highly recommended on Yelp, demonstrating the brands success in creating a memorable and diverse customer experience.
Inspiration
The inspiration for Stickman came from the desire to create a fun, approachable brand for all ages. The playful character and combination of bubble tea and skewer snacks represent the shop’s unique offerings. The design reflects Stickman’s mission of providing a warm, inclusive experience, symbolized by the mascot’s friendly expression. Local food trends and customer preferences were key to shaping the visual identity, ensuring it resonates with Kansas City’s diverse audience.
Project Duration
The project was done within 8 months and was launched officially in May 2024.
Operation Flow
The Stickman brand creates a seamless interaction between the customer and the shop identity. The friendly mascot and visuals immediately catch attention, making the experience fun and memorable. The consistent design across banners, signs, packaging, and uniforms enhances brand recognition. Customers easily associate the playful visuals with the shops high-quality service, creating a welcoming atmosphere that improves overall customer satisfaction.
Image Credits
Image: Yitian Zeng, 2024.

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