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New Visual Direction of Qwale זהות מותג by Ruiqi Sun

New Visual Direction of Qwale זהות מותג by Ruiqi Sun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 פרס הברזל של A' Design Award in עיצוב גרפיקה, איור ותקשורת חזותית Competition Category.


ברזלגרפיקה· 2024

New Visual Direction of Qwale זהות מותג

by Ruiqi Sun

Client: Qwale

פרס הברזל של A' Design Award Winner in גרפיקה Category

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The Design

About New Visual Direction of Qwale זהות מותג

הכיוון החזותי החדש של Qwale שינה את נוף המיתוג בתחום הפינטק, תוך מתן עדיפות לעיצוב UI ו-UX אינטואיטיבי עבור אפליקציית Qwale לצד עיצוב מחדש אסטרטגי של הלוגו. באמצעות מחקר משתמשים מקיף ומאמצים שיתופיים, Qwale הופיע כשחקן מודרני וממוקד משתמש בתעשייה. הלוגו המחודש מגלם את האתוס החדשני של Qwale ואת המחויבות להעצמה פיננסית, ומסמן אבולוציה משמעותית בזהותה.

The Recognition

About the פרס הברזל של A' Design Award

העיצוב New Visual Direction of Qwale זהות מותג זכה בפרס הברזל של A' Design Award, הכרה יוקרתית הניתנת לעיצובים טובים שעומדים בדרישות המקצועיות והתעשייתיות הנדרשות מיצירות מעוצבות היטב. זוכי הברזל מפגינים מיומנות רבה, התמחות גבוהה, הבנה מומחית ויכולת יצירתית של יוצריהם. מהעיצוב New Visual Direction of Qwale זהות מותג מצפים שיהיה יצירה מוערכת מאוד, מוערצת ואהובה שהיא מעשית וחדשנית. העיצוב הזה שזכה בפרס הברזל של A' Design Award משלב את השיטות הטובות ביותר בענף ויש לו מאפיינים טכניים מוכשרים הקשורים לידע מקצועי ולכישרון. העיצוב New Visual Direction of Qwale זהות מותג זוכה לכבוד בזכות היסודיות שלו ומעוצב לספק שיפורים באיכות החיים שעוזרים להפוך את העולם למקום טוב יותר.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
Transformed fintech branding by concentrating on a strategic overhaul of the logo and an intuitive user-centric design for its mobile app. This innovative project, driven by color psychology and in-depth user research, has successfully rebranded Qwale as a contemporary, user-focused player in the fintech industry.
Dimensions & Packaging
The new logo merges precision with accessibility, using a grid system for balance, SVGs for versatility, and the golden ratio for the Qwale bird, ensuring visual integrity. Adhering to AAA color contrast standards enhances readability for all, embodying our ethos of clarity, professionalism, and inclusivity.
Tags
logo design, UI design, user-centric design, color psychology, digital accessibility, brand identity, fintech, startup
Production Technology
My design process was anchored in user-centric methodologies, including in-depth interviews, persona development, journey mapping, and story mapping to ensure the fintech app's UX/UI and logo resonated deeply with the target audience. Color choices were informed by rigorous color psychology research, selecting hues that evoke trust, clarity, and empowerment. This comprehensive approach, coupled with the commitment to aligning the design with users' needs and aspirations, underpins the effectiveness and innovation of this rebranding project.
Design Challenge
The creative challenge in redesigning Qwale's logo revolved around modernizing its identity while maintaining brand recognition. Internally, I balanced historical loyalty with the need for a fresh, socially relevant appeal. Externally, compliance with digital accessibility laws shaped my design decisions. I navigated production limitations by leveraging current graphic design technologies and information on color psychology. Overcoming these obstacles required iterative design, extensive user testing, and adapting to evolving tech standards to create a logo that resonates across diverse user demographics.
Research
The logo redesign for Qwale Credit Builder involved qualitative research, focusing on color psychology and user preferences to enhance brand appeal. I tested prototypes and gathered feedback, particularly on color choices like blue and purple, known for evoking trust and stability. Insights from user interviews influenced the final design, emphasizing a dark theme for privacy and security. This research-driven approach aims to boost user engagement by aligning design with psychological principles and user expectations.
Inspiration
Leveraging color psychology and symbolism, our fintech app's rebranding merges blue and purple for trust and clarity, with a Qwale bird logo symbolizing freedom and growth, embodying financial empowerment and distinctive identity.
Project Duration
The project, including the further App UI redesign, started in April 2023 in New York City and finished in June 2023.
Operation Flow
The Qwale App logo is designed for seamless interaction, utilizing SVGs for flexibility across devices. Its color scheme and bird motif embody progress and freedom, engaging users at first glance. The logo enhances user experience by adapting to different interfaces, ensuring accessibility with high color contrast. This thoughtful design not only improves visual appeal but also supports better navigation and user comprehension, making the app more intuitive and effective in helping users achieve their financial goals.

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