Press Release
Anna Zhuk Receives the Bronze A' Design Award for Brickwell Builders Corporate Identity in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
Anna Zhuk recognized for graphics, illustration and visual communication design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 21, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design category for Brickwell Builders Corporate Identity by Anna Zhuk. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Bronze A' Design Award Means
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Regarding Brickwell Builders Corporate Identity
Brickwell Builders brand identity, designed by Anna Zhuk, blends tradition with innovation, redefining the visual language of modern construction. At its core, the logo features interlocking bricks forming the letter B, a symbol of strength, precision and stability. A refined color palette and typography enhance the contemporary yet timeless aesthetic. The cohesive branding materials reflect the company's dedication to preserving traditional craftsmanship while embracing the latest advancements in construction technology, creating a seamless fusion of heritage and progress.
About Anna Zhuk
Anna Zhuk is a graphic designer who blends creativity with analytical thinking. Her work goes beyond aesthetics, focusing on effective communication, problem-solving, and brand strategy. Attentive to details and deeply committed to the success of the companies she collaborates with, Anna carefully listens to her clients to understand their vision and needs. Passionate about innovation and continuous learning, she explores new design approaches, creating solutions that are not only visually compelling but also strategically impactful and tailored to each brand’s goals.
Award Record
This recognition makes Anna Zhuk a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Award
The A' Graphic Design Award is an international graphic design competition recognizing good graphic designs by best creative agencies and designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to graphic designers, communication designers, graphic artists and illustrators from all countries. Entries typically include logos, posters, infographics, brochures, packaging designs and business cards. Awarded graphic designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/graphics
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/166861
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/166861
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!166861
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/362764
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.behance.net/gallery/195518909/BrickwellBuilders-
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Brickwell Builders Corporate Identity
- Function
- Corporate Identity
- Category
- Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Branding & Advertising and Arts
- Colors
- Sienna, Dark Slate Gray, Black, Dark Olive Green and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Anna Zhuk
- Country
- Italy
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #166861
Credits
- Image Credits
- Designer [Anna Zhuk], Brickwell Builders Corporate Identity, 2024.; Mockups by Mr. Mockup, used under free license, 2024.; Mockups by Mr. Mockup, used under free license, 2024. Typography Muller Next by Fontfabric, used under free or personal use license. Montserrat by Google Fonts, used under Google Fonts license.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Brickwell Builders is a forward-thinking construction company specializing in sustainable and innovative building solutions. This brand identity project redefines its image, blending tradition with modernity. The logo, crafted as interlocking bricks forming the letter B, symbolizes strength, precision and trust. Paired with a cohesive color palette, typography and branding materials, the identity reflects the company's dedication to preserving traditional craftsmanship while embracing the latest advancements in construction technology.
- Inspiration
- My goal was to create a project that integrates tradition with cutting-edge technology. I choose to bring this vision to life throught a construction company that combines the key principles of traditional building techniques with modern methodologies to deliver high-quality construction projects. The logo and corporate identity reflect the company's commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship while embracing the latest advancements in the industry.
- Research
- This project focuses on the intersection of tradition and modernity in construction branding. The research was based on an exploratory approach, analyzing industry trends and best practices in visual identity design. Methods included market analysis, competitor benchmarking and design experimentation. The outcome is a scalable and adaptable identity system that reflects craftsmanship while embracing innovation, with potential applications in branding, marketing and corporate commucations.
- Challenge
- The main challenge was balancing tradition and modernity in the brand identity. It was essential to honor traditional craftsmanship while ensuring the design felt contemporary and relevant in a competitive market. Finding the right visual language required extensive research into construction aesthetics and industry trends. Additionally, creating a scalable identity that works across both digital and print formats demanded careful typographic and color choises.
- Realization and Technology
- Before starting the work, I conducted market research and used the associative circle method. Then, I moved on to the design process, beginning with hand-drawn sketches in a notebook before transitioning to Illustrator. At each of the stages the logo was changed, modified and improved and in the end I got the logo that I presented.
- Operation and Interaction
- For the best result I adapted the logo. It is possible to use its full version in cases where you need to ensure maximum readability and brand recognition. The shortened version of the logo is ideal for minimalistic or limited spaces. Each version emphasizes the brand while maintaining a visual connection, but adapts to the task and scale of the medium.
- Project Duration and Location
- I started working on the project in February 2024 in Modena, completed it in April 2024 and published it on Behance.
- Specifications
- The project was created as a portfolio piece and does not include predefined technical specifications for advertising materials. The logo and visual identity elements are designed in a vector format, ensuring scalability and adaptability across various applications. All branding assets are optimized for both digital and print use, maintaining high quality and clarity in different formats.
- Keywords
- logo, brand identity, corporate identity, graphic design, design research
