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Aprime · 2023design

Creating a compelling brand identity for a high-end tech company

Roles
Creative Direction · Motion Design
Duration
6 weeks
Year
2023
BrandingTypographyBrand Strategy
Tools
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Figma
Aprime Branding and Design

The challenge

Create a compelling, positive, and lasting image of Aprime that creates an emotional connection with the user — representing technology and high-end development.

Research and inspiration for Aprime branding

Research and approach

My journey began with extensive research into the tech industry, focusing on AI and machine learning companies. I analyzed competitors' branding strategies, industry trends, and user perceptions of high-end tech companies. The findings revealed a need for a brand identity that balanced cutting-edge technology with approachability and trust.

Initial requirements

Context

Technology · AI · Machine Learning · High-end development · Web and mobile applications

Objectives

Create a compelling brand identity, design a representative website, develop motion graphics

Target audience

Tech-savvy professionals · Business leaders · Innovators in AI and ML

Concept development

Concept development is a crucial phase in our design process. It allows us to explore various ideas and visual directions before finalizing the design. We use moodboards to gather inspiration and set the visual tone for the project, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned on the brand's vision.

Mood board showcasing the visual direction for Aprime

Branding identity & design

Design tokens and system approach

We established foundational design tokens to ensure consistency across all Aprime brand touchpoints. These tokens serve as the building blocks for the visual language — typography (DIN 2014 primary, Bebas Neue secondary), a constrained color palette (black, white, vivid pink, deep purple), a 4px spacing base, and clear contrast guidelines.

Typography and accent variations

Marketing materials

Title system applied to marketing
Marketing banners for various platforms

Web design, prototype & motion

Website hero section — motion prototype

The impact

UI system

A cohesive visual language

Developed a design system that unified every Aprime touchpoint — web, print, motion, and UI.

Titles

Elevated brand perception

Strategic design moves positioned Aprime as a premium AI/ML company with visual confidence.

Web hero

Market differentiation

Created distinctive visual territory in a crowded field of similar-looking tech brands.

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