Design Bulletin

Design Bulletin

Design Bulletin featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Animated Koopmans Logo System

Koopmans asked Rebrandt to communicate the breadth of the range more clearly. The word "print shop" no longer represents what they do. This new ID is therefore not only an aesthetically appealing design language but also a strategic marketing instrument that communicates the wide range of products they can offer. Ruud Winder, head of design Rebrandt, wanted the dynamic working attitude of the organization to be reflected in the designs. The movement contrasts with the supposed stillness of a print company, precisely that breadth had to be emphasized.

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Ancient Village

Old Town of Lijiang is a series of illustrations created to present and protect the culture of an ancient town in China. The illustrations show cultural heritage elements, local scenes and layered colours in a national style. Each image is drawn with vector design software at 800 by 800 millimetres and reproduced with high quality printing technology. The series shares the natural and human heritage of Lijiang in a visual language suited to modern taste. The aim is to raise public awareness of traditional village culture and its protection.

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Bamboo Craft Festival

In response to the sweeping urbanization of Hong Kong and the resulting loss of its cultural diversity, A Bamboo Craft Festival is designed with vast elevated temporary bamboo platforms and structures, creating an urban spatial celebration to preserve and revitalize the local street life cultures, traditions, and craftsmanships. The festival takes place annually and aims to engage the public to experience and explore local street cultures and craftsmanship through workshops and performances, embodying the spirit of Hong Kong.

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Dragonpass

Dragonpass is a brand identity designed for a membership benefit and travel services provider. The new symbol combines the trace of a magic wand with the initial letter D, forming a dynamic mark that crosses several dimensions. The original red palette is extended with purple and further tones to give the identity a more fashionable character. Auxiliary graphics add flexibility across applications. The simplified visual system replaces an aging emblem and supports a more international brand image.

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Sejong Center Rebranding

Sejong Center Rebranding is a visual identity design for the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, a public institution opened in Seoul in 1978. The identity moves away from the usual logo style of Korean public institutions. Hangul, the Korean writing system, serves as the symbol itself, and the letterforms are combined with musical notation drawn from the six pillars of the building. Custom typefaces, stage staff clothing and a printed book extend the identity beyond the logo. The design joins old and recent forms in one system.

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Evoluwe

Evoluwe is a brand identity created for a customer service consulting firm. The identity uses the initials E and W to express shared and continuous evolution. The symbol is built from three geometric shapes that stand for three stages of the consulting process. A square represents the moment when client needs are understood. The second shape has one rounded corner and marks the start of the transformation. The third shape has two rounded corners and shows the completed evolution. The golden ratio guided the construction, keeping the identity consistent across digital and printed materials.

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