Craftoria 브랜드 아이덴티티 by Cansu Dagbagli Ferreira

Craftoria 브랜드 아이덴티티 by Cansu Dagbagli Ferreira is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 동상 in 그래픽, 일러스트레이션 및 시각 커뮤니케이션 디자인 Competition Category.

동그래픽· 2026

Craftoria 브랜드 아이덴티티

by Cansu Dagbagli Ferreira

Client: Cansu Ferreira

A' Design Award 동상 Winner in 그래픽 Category

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The Design

About Craftoria 브랜드 아이덴티티

Craftoria 리브랜딩은 역사적 예술 운동과 현대적 웰니스 의식의 교차점을 탐구합니다. 1920년대 예술계에서 영감을 받은 이 아이덴티티는 세련된 세리프 워드마크와 빅토리아 시대 일러스트레이션을 활용하여 숫자로 그리는 페인팅 키트를 정교하고 명상적인 활동으로 자리매김합니다. 메일러 패키지의 구조적 디자인은 외부의 미니멀리즘에서 고대비의 풍부한 색감을 지닌 내부로의 전환을 촉진하며, 언박싱을 창의적 집중으로 향하는 관문으로 정형화합니다. 이 응집력 있는 시스템은 향수를 불러일으키는 장인 정신과 현대적 라이프스타일 디자인을 연결하여 취미 활동 경험을 한층 더 고양시킵니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 동상

Craftoria 브랜드 아이덴티티, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 동상 수상작으로, 창의성, 독창성, 영민함으로 돋보이는 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 높은 권위의 인정입니다. 동상 수상작은 충분히 숙련되고 인상적으로 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 폭넓은 경험, 상상력, 기지를 입증합니다. Craftoria 브랜드 아이덴티티, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 사물로서 두드러지게 전문적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 동상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 모범 사례를 담고 있으며 세부에 대한 주의로 훌륭합니다. Craftoria 브랜드 아이덴티티, 이 작품은 필요를 훌륭하게 충족하고 욕망에 닿으며 감정을 매료하고 호기심을 불러일으킵니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Craftoria rebranding aims to inspire joy, mindfulness, and self expression through a creative, accessible activity. The visual identity blends modern simplicity with nostalgic elements by transporting customers to a 1920s splendid art scene. A key innovation is the mailer packaging: muted colored exterior conceals a high contrast, richly colored interior. This design creates a surprise unboxing experience that anchors the transition from the mundane world into a vibrant space of creativity.
Dimensions & Packaging: Box dimensions are 514 x 404 x 32 mm to accomodate 40 x 50 artwork.
Tags: art, painting, hobby, vintage, illustration
Production Technology: The design process utilized a Diverge and Converge methodology. In the Diverge phase, historical art advertisements and vintage studio layouts were analyzed to capture the essence of the 1920s. In the Converge phase, these were distilled into vector assets using Adobe Illustrator. Packaging prototypes were developed to test the surprise effect of the interior colors. Product photography and digital mockups were staged to ensure the brand’s real world experience is translated across web and social media platforms.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was to rebrand a brand that has sold more than 100000 products until then. Avoiding the childish or mass-market aesthetic typical of DIY kits was our aim. Finding the balance between 1920s decorative flair and contemporary clean aesthetics required rigorous typographic testing, eventually pairing a refined serif with an approachable sans-serif. Additionally, ensuring the high-contrast interior print of the packaging didn't bleed into the exterior pastel tones required precise technical coordination with printing specifications to maintain a quality feel.
Research: Type: Visual Ethnography and UX Research. Objectives: To elevate the perceived value of paint-by-numbers kits. Methodology: Analysis of historical art eras and contemporary mindfulness trends. Tools: Mood-boarding, color psychology mapping, and unboxing prototyping. Participants: Hobbyists and DIY-creatives. Results: Identified that a "surprise" element in packaging increases emotional brand loyalty. Insights/Impact: Blending Victorian motifs with modern clean lines creates "nostalgic trust." Real-Life Effect: The design turned a commodity product into a giftable, premium lifestyle object.
Inspiration: The project is inspired by the art era of 1920s. The aim was to evoke the therapeutic atmosphere of a classic art studio and transport customers to a vintage art studio, while keeping the brand accessible for modern consumers. The sunburst pattern represents the spark of creativity, while the hand-drawn Victorian hand illustration in the logo serves as a literal and metaphorical invitation to engage in manual, tactile creation in an increasingly digital world.
Project Duration: 6 months, France and USA
Operation Flow: The interaction begins with the receipt of a minimalist, sunburst-embellished mailer. The physical flow is defined by the unboxing surprise: as the customer opens the pastel-toned lid, they are immediately immersed in a rich, dark-colored interior that acts as a visual stage for the art supplies. This transition mimics the act of entering an art gallery or studio. Once the kit is revealed, the refined typography and hand-drawn interior illustrations guide the user through a meditative painting process, turning a simple activity into a premium, multi-sensory journey.