Stickman Utambulisho wa Chapa by Yitian Zeng

Stickman Utambulisho wa Chapa by Yitian Zeng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Ufungashaji Competition Category.

ChumaUfungashaji· 2025

Stickman Utambulisho wa Chapa

by Yitian Zeng

Client: Stickman

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

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The Design

About Stickman Utambulisho wa Chapa

Stickman ni utambulisho wa chapa uliobuniwa kwa ajili ya duka la chai ya bubble mjini Kansas City. Utambulisho huu unategemea mhusika wa kirafiki anayewakilisha bidhaa kuu mbili za duka hilo, chai ya bubble na vitafunwa vya skewer. Kazi ya sanaa ilitengenezwa kwa kutumia michoro ya kidijitali na uchoraji wa vector, hivyo muundo unaweza kubadilishwa ukubwa bila kupoteza uwazi wake. Stickman anaonekana kwenye mabango, alama iliyoangazwa, aproni, mapazia, vikombe, majani ya kunywa na mifuko ya kusafirisha bidhaa, iliyotengenezwa kwa chuma, kitambaa na polypropylene. Lengo ni kuleta muonekano wa joto na wa kukaribisha kwa wageni wa rika zote.

The Recognition

About the Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award

Stickman Utambulisho wa Chapa 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. Stickman Utambulisho wa Chapa 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. Stickman Utambulisho wa Chapa inaheshimiwa kwa uangalifu wake na imebuniwa kutoa maboresho ya ubora wa maisha yanayosaidia kuufanya ulimwengu kuwa mahali bora zaidi.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Stickman, a bubble tea shop in Kansas City, opened in May 2024 with the slogan "bubble tea and stick bite." It quickly gained popularity for its cute brand design, high-quality tea, and snacks. The shop’s warm, inclusive service caters to all age groups, earning a 4.8/5 on Google reviews. Stickman’s visually engaging branding and customer-centric experience have attracted attention from local food media and influencers, establishing it as a key player in Kansas City's food scene.
Dimensions & Packaging: The Stickman brand design is applied on various in-store and promotional assets, including a 12 ft x 4 ft banner, 12 ft x 6 ft LED business sign, and printed materials such as aprons, curtains, cups, straws, and delivery bags. Materials used include metal, fabric, and polypropylene. The design is scalable, ensuring consistency and clarity across both physical products and digital platforms.
Tags: branding, shop, packaging design, illustration
Production Technology: The Stickman brand was created using digital illustration and vector design in Adobe Illustrator, ensuring scalability for various applications. The design process involved research into local food trends and customer preferences to align the visuals with the target audience. Emphasis was placed on a playful yet clean aesthetic, ensuring versatility across digital platforms, print media, and physical signage.
Design Challenge: The challenge was designing a brand that reflected Kansas City diverse cultural and economic landscape. While the city is known for its agricultural roots, it also has a growing multicultural food scene. Balancing this with the shop identity was key. Researching customer preferences across age groups ensured the brand resonated with the community diversity.
Research: The research focused on local food trends, especially snack shops and tea places. Objectives included understanding customer preferences through interviews with various age groups and a 1 on 1 interview with the store owner to align the design with their expectations. Data collected informed the brand and customer service. The shop achieved a 4.8 out of 5 Google rating and highly recommended on Yelp, demonstrating the brands success in creating a memorable and diverse customer experience.
Inspiration: The inspiration for Stickman came from the desire to create a fun, approachable brand for all ages. The playful character and combination of bubble tea and skewer snacks represent the shop’s unique offerings. The design reflects Stickman’s mission of providing a warm, inclusive experience, symbolized by the mascot’s friendly expression. Local food trends and customer preferences were key to shaping the visual identity, ensuring it resonates with Kansas City’s diverse audience.
Project Duration: The project was done within 8 months and was launched officially in May 2024.
Operation Flow: The Stickman brand creates a seamless interaction between the customer and the shop identity. The friendly mascot and visuals immediately catch attention, making the experience fun and memorable. The consistent design across banners, signs, packaging, and uniforms enhances brand recognition. Customers easily associate the playful visuals with the shops high-quality service, creating a welcoming atmosphere that improves overall customer satisfaction.
Image Credits: Image: Yitian Zeng, 2024.