Aesop – the Drift Collection Campaign
Project brief
Develop a product range and complementary advertising campaign for Aesop that attracts a new consumer category and drives sales.
Rationale
The Drift Collection introduces a dreamy sleepwear range that extends Aesop’s brand, attracting consumers with a tranquil, immersive routine that pairs sleepwear with skincare. Each set – Floral, Fresh, Woody, and Opulent – aligns with existing fragrances, reinforcing quality, sustainability, and the brand’s signature sensory experience.
Restrictive Realities publication
Project brief
Design a publication based on Benzhi Zhang’s article ‘The Cultural Politics of Gender Performance’ that explores and expresses the themes of the text through the use of sophisticated visual language strategies from both functional and
expressive perspectives.
Rationale
The publication Restrictive Realities visually explores themes of gender performance through expressive form, colour, and texture. Layered opaque pages and mask illustrations reveal symbols of secrecy and hidden identity, blending functional design with emotional depth.
Daily Grind Cafe & Deli
Brand Identity
Project brief
Develop a strong visual identity that is both commanding and approachable. Create a unique brand language for the cafe and deli that is distinct, modern and innovative, with a playful twist.
Rationale
Daily Grind’s visual identity strikes a balance between authority and warmth, combining bold typography with dynamic and playful motion elements. The brand tone mirrors the rhythm of city life – modern, inviting, and exciting – consistently drawing customers back for their daily grind.
Imagine Art & Craft Festival
Brand Identity & Publication
Project brief
Design a printed multi-page guide on a fictional festival event of your choosing. Make design decisions based on preliminary research and document your typographic and design layout trials. Chosen Topic: Art & Crafts
Rationale
The brand identity and publication for Imagine bring the event to life with a playful, illustrative tone that captures the spirit of creativity and expression. Organic shapes, vibrant colour, and expressive typography immerse attendees in a world of imagination.
The Iron Heel re-Imagined
Brand Identity & Collateral
Project brief
Select a classic text to ‘reboot’ in a contemporary light with a new visual identity that generates excitement and engages a modern audience.
Rationale
The Iron Heel is reimagined with a brand identity that considers a modern lens.
A transition from an overpowering and harsh silver texture (a symbol of oppression), to an increasingly dominant soft pink (a symbol of revolution), represents key moments of uprising in the narrative. Contemporary brand collateral and a curated chapter-based playlist engage modern audiences, transforming the story into a multi-sensory experience.
