The Cairo Citadel Kitambulisho cha Kampuni by Rana Galal

The Cairo Citadel Kitambulisho cha Kampuni by Rana Galal is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Michoro, Picha na Mawasiliano ya Kuona Competition Category.

ChumaMchoro· 2021

The Cairo Citadel Kitambulisho cha Kampuni

by Rana Galal

Client: Rana Galal

Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award Winner in Mchoro Category

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The Design

About The Cairo Citadel Kitambulisho cha Kampuni

Ngome ya Cairo ni kitambulisho cha kampuni kilichoundwa kwa ajili ya eneo la kihistoria nchini Misri. Kitambulisho hicho kimejengwa juu ya dhamira ya tofauti, inayoakisiwa katika kauli mbiu City of Contrast (Jiji la Tofauti). Rangi nyeusi na nyeupe ni rangi kuu, na rangi ya pili inarejelea tukio la kihistoria lililotokea ndani ya ngome hiyo. Nembo hiyo ya lugha mbili imewekwa katika umbo la mstatili linaloweza kugawanywa katika mistatili miwili iliyowekwa kinyume cha kila mmoja, ikidokeza mabadiliko ya kiutamaduni. Fonti ya Helvetica Neue ilichaguliwa kama fonti kuu kutokana na maumbo yake rahisi ya kijiometri. Baadaye, mfumo wa alama za maelekezo uliundwa kwa kutumia dhana ile ile.

The Recognition

About the Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award

The Cairo Citadel Kitambulisho cha Kampuni ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima unaotolewa kwa miundo mizuri inayokidhi mahitaji ya kitaalamu na ya kiviwanda yanayotarajiwa kutoka kwa kazi zilizobuniwa vizuri. Washindi wa Chuma huonyesha ustadi mkubwa, utaalamu wa hali ya juu, uelewa wa kitaalamu na uwezo wa kibunifu wa waumbaji wao. The Cairo Citadel Kitambulisho cha Kampuni inatarajiwa kuwa kazi inayothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambayo ni ya vitendo na bunifu. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora za tasnia na una sifa za kiufundi zenye uwezo zilizounganishwa na ujuzi na kipaji. The Cairo Citadel Kitambulisho cha Kampuni inaheshimiwa kwa uangalifu wake na imebuniwa kutoa maboresho ya ubora wa maisha yanayosaidia kuufanya ulimwengu kuwa mahali bora zaidi.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Cairo Citadel is the small version of Cairo. And while supporting the use of Arabian design patterns as inspiration. The logo was created in a block form that can be splitter into two rectangles that are always located opposite of each other to represent the changes happening in the culture and place in a n abstract way. Black and white are the primary colors they reflect the brand's slogan which is the City Of Contrast. The secondary color was inspired by the blood created in the Massacre event happened inside the citadel. Lately an experimental sign system was developed with the same concept.
Dimensions & Packaging: The ratio of the logo is 2 squares to 5 squares. Helvetica New was chosen as the main typeface as it is a simple and very modern font. Also, it is somehow geometrical. The curves and angles of the font are similar to the logo type and this creates consistency and harmony.
Tags: Logo, Branding, Signage system, Typography, Visual Identity
Production Technology: Exploring different visual languages to develop a brand identity, logo design and signage system that is inspired from the Egyptian culture and local citizens.
Design Challenge: Showing the soul of the history and comparing it with the modern life was challenging enough. As I was filling the gaps between the present and the past. To bring that history into today's world, needed a deep research into all common aspects. At the research showed that the contrast happening within the culture, gives it its identity, power and balance look and feel in order to make it visually simple and unique. Effort and time helped into completing the puzzle and barring the complexity of the history within the turn up of simple and modern design. This place was the heart of a challengeable creative research.
Research: My research process mainly depends on the related designs within the culture and comparing between the old and modern Egyptian's lifestyle. The goal challenge was to shed the light on the importance of the Citadel that is full of heritage by giving it a powerful and fresh identity that reflects the culture and enhance a person's visit experience. My research journey for this project had to begin with spending a lot of time with the local and international visitors of the Citadel. I also invested many hours visiting and studying the brand's atmosphere, different religions, Islamic designs and guides. People who dedicated their lives to share the history and knowledge. They were the key of this project, as they opened my mind to new doors and visions. They taught me how to explore more by myself also I became a Tour guide assistant at the Cairo Citadel for a day. I took a deep dive into art, communications, history, literature and design. And at the end of this exhausting and exciting journey, I started sketching and building a clear and strong brand.
Inspiration: The Cairo Citadel was the seat of government in Egypt and residence of its rulers for 700 years, From the 13th to the 19th centuries. Developing a visual identity created a huge challenge; to represent the contrast existing inside and outside the place and reflecting it in a fresh and modern look. The exploration and research process led to a rich identity inspired by the citadel's atmosphere and usage. I designed a bilingual logo mark to fit all my target groups and presents it in an opposite way by combining curvy with edgy letter forms and placing them in an opposite layout.
Project Duration: 2019 German University in Cairo, 3 months During the bachelor in Graphic Design Degree.
Operation Flow: It produces a unique experience, where is also make people see the place in a new perspective through a simple and modern corporate identity.
Patents: Copyrights: Rebranding the Cairo Citadel, the city of contrast: Rana Galal
Team Members: none.