Viennart Academy Primary Function: Astaynta Sumadda by Yunzi Liu

Viennart Academy Primary Function: Astaynta Sumadda by Yunzi Liu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Xayeysiinta, Suuq-geynta iyo Isgaarsiinta Competition Category.

NaxaasXayeysiin· 2024

Viennart Academy Primary Function: Astaynta Sumadda

by Yunzi Liu

Client: ViennART Academy

Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Xayeysiin Category

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The Design

About Viennart Academy Primary Function: Astaynta Sumadda

Book Text: ViennArt Academy, oo ah hay'ad farshaxan oo soo koraysa oo ku taal Vienna, Mareykanka, waxay ku jirta isku-dhaf qumman oo u dhexeeya caadooyinka soo jireenka ah iyo hababka casriga ah ee horumarsan gudaha naqshadeynta aqoonsiga muuqaalka ah. Astaanta calaamadda ah, oo si xeel dheer loo sameeyay si ay u muujiso xarfaha hore ee VAA, waxay u taagan tahay sarbeeb ka tarjumaysa milicsi qoto dheer oo farshaxanka laftiisa ah.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award

Viennart Academy Primary Function: Astaynta Sumadda waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf sare leh oo la siiyo naqshado aan caadi ahayn oo lagu garto hal-abuur, hal-abuur cusub iyo caqli. Guuleystayaasha Naxaasta waa shaqooyin xirfad buuxda leh iyo hal-abuur yaab leh oo xaqiijiya khibrad weyn, male-awaal iyo kartida naqshadeeyayaashooda. Viennart Academy Primary Function: Astaynta Sumadda waa walax la filayo inay noqoto mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur cusub leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu ku darsadaa hab-dhaqanno ugu wanaagsan farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada wuxuuna ku fiican yahay dhawrista tafaasiisha. Viennart Academy Primary Function: Astaynta Sumadda si fiican ayay u buuxisaa baahiyaha, taabataa rabitaannada, soo jiidataa dareenka kicinayaanna xiisaha aqoonta.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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.
Tags: 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.