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Viennart Academy Primarna funkcija: Blagovna znamka by Yunzi Liu

Viennart Academy Primarna funkcija: Blagovna znamka by Yunzi Liu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award in Oblikovanje oglaševanja, trženja in komunikacij Competition Category.


BronastaOglaševanje· 2024

Viennart Academy Primarna funkcija: Blagovna znamka

by Yunzi Liu

Client: ViennART Academy

Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Oglaševanje Category

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The Design

About Viennart Academy Primarna funkcija: Blagovna znamka

Besedilo knjige: ViennArt Academy, nastajajoča umetniška ustanova s sedežem na Dunaju v ZDA, v svoji oblikovni celostni grafični podobi uteleša harmonično zlitje uveljavljenih tradicij in najsodobnejših pristopov. Simbolni logotip, občutljivo zasnovan tako, da prikazuje začetnice VAA, služi kot metafora za globok odsev umetnosti same.

The Recognition

About the Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award

Viennart Academy Primarna funkcija: Blagovna znamka je prejemnik Bronaste nagrade A' Design Award, zelo prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje izjemnim oblikovanjem, ki se odlikujejo po ustvarjalnosti, iznajdljivosti in bistrosti. Prejemniki Bronaste nagrade so v celoti spretni in presenetljivo ustvarjalni artefakti, ki potrjujejo bogate izkušnje, domišljijo in zvitost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Viennart Academy Primarna funkcija: Blagovna znamka se pričakuje, da bo visoko cenjen, občudovan in ljubljen predmet, opazno profesionalen in inovativen. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Bronasto nagrado A' Design Award, vključuje najboljše prakse v umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanju in tehnologiji ter je odlično po pozornosti do podrobnosti. Viennart Academy Primarna funkcija: Blagovna znamka sijajno zadovoljuje potrebe, se dotika želja, očara čustva in vzbuja radovednost.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
ViennART Academy is an emerging art high school located in Vienna, US. The visual identity design for ViennART Academy is a fusion of tradition and innovation. The logo is a reflective interpretation of VAA, symbolizing that art is a reflection of life. Solid and outlined shapes represent light and shadow in studio art. Parallelogram repetition underscores dynamism, echoing the academy's ethos of creativity and growth.
Dimensions & Packaging
The primary logo must be displayed with a minimum width of 1 inch in all designs. For smaller applications, secondary logos and logo symbols will be utilized. A padding, as indicated in optional image #1, must surround the logo. The booklet dimensions adhere to A4 standards.
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visual identity, logo design, booklet design, website design, marketing materials, graphic design, visual communication, branding
Production Technology
The design journey commenced with 20 hand-drawn sketches, iteratively refined through stakeholder collaboration to 8 potential logos. These were meticulously digitized using Adobe Illustrator, culminating in the final selection. Mockups were crafted in Photoshop, while Wix facilitated website realization, and InDesign was employed for booklet design. The process integrated traditional sketching with digital tools, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and stakeholder satisfaction.
Design Challenge
The project encountered hurdles starting with naming due to trademark application rejections. Logo development posed another challenge - deciding between full name or initials. We chose simplicity with VAA to differentiate from VA. Design-wise, the sharp corners of parallelograms seemed aggressive, so I adjusted angles in the booklet design for brand recognition and softer visual appeal. External factors like trademark laws and internal considerations like brand differentiation influenced decisions, shaping the project's trajectory.
Research
In response to stakeholder input, we opted for a geometric logo to ensure clarity. Insights emphasized the need for concise website information. The signature parallelogram strengthens our visual identity in the booklet and other visual designs, enhancing brand recognition.
Inspiration
The project draws inspiration from the symmetry of V and A, embodying art as life's reflection. The play of light and shadow, pivotal in all art forms, informs the design ethos. Motivated by art's depth and resonance, the logo captures the essence of ViennART Academy's vision, a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation.
Project Duration
This project started in August 2023 and finished in February 2024. The website was published in September 2023. Print outs are currently under printing. This school location is in Vienna, Virginia, United States.
Operation Flow
ViennART Academy's visual identity features geometric shapes representing "VAA" for Vienna Art and Academy. The simplicity aids understanding and promotion. The repetitive parallelogram reinforces the logo's impact, ensuring it's memorable and recognizable. This design resonates with our core values and facilitates effective communication.
Image Credits
The images licenses are updated as a pdf document.

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