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Brand Identity for Comotion

ABOUT

Comotion is social change agency. In Comotion, with the tag-line "We turn passion and purpose into social change", they shape strategies, curate campaigns and cultivate partnerships to bring people together for bigger, bolder action.

CHALLENGE

My client wanted a bright and vibrant design that reminds her of the tropics, vacations, and exotic, faraway places.

MY ROLE:

ART DIRECTOR

& ILLUSTRATOR

Based on workshop on Comotion's mission, vision and brand values, we brainstormed ideas for identity. After choosing the general direction, we crafted logotypes, chose fonts, and put together primary and secondary colours. As the last step, we produced brand assets across platforms.

TEAM

Ky Walker — Co-lead

Ola — Graphic Designer

Ellena — Graphic Designer

About Comotion

During brand positioning workshops, we defined Brand's values, mission, vision, and overall tone and fell.

BRAND SERVICE

PRICING SEGMENT

STAND FOR

AESTHETIC

TARGET AUDIENCE

Social Media Strategy, Branding, Video & Podcast production, and Digital campaigns.

Middle to High end

Social change, female-owned businesses, inclusivity, gender justice.

...

Non-profits, organizations with social, educational or cultural purposes.

Step #1: Moodboards & General Brand Direction

Following a comprehensive brand positioning workshop—where we defined the brand’s mission, vision, and core values—we transitioned into the creative phase, translating strategic insights into visual directions.

 

Challenge: The selected brand positioning was broad and required refinement to strike the right balance, particularly in expressing femininity without leaning into clichés.

 

Solution: We developed three distinct visual concepts, each exploring a different degree of visual intensity. This approach allowed us to evaluate how varying levels of boldness and softness could align with the brand’s identity and resonate with the target audience. 

Concept #1

Concept #2

Concept #3

Step 2: Logotype concepts

With the strategic foundation in place, we moved into the creative exploration phase—translating the brand’s positioning into visual identity. Below are two distinct logo directions for Co-Motion, each capturing a different facet of the brand's personality while staying aligned with its core values.

 

First option leans into a minimalist and modern aesthetic, using clean, geometric forms with high visual contrast. The sharp cuts in the circular forms add a sense of movement and energy, aligning with the name Co-Motion.

 

The second option introduces more softened letterforms and the playful use of the red dot as a visual anchor subtle retro undertone. The red dot not only breaks the word but also acts as a symbol of collaboration or dialogue, reinforcing the “co-” in Co-Motion.

Final Logotype Direction

From a strategic standpoint, we moved forward with first direction that aligns best with the brand’s progressive and future-facing identity, while maintaining just enough edge to remain memorable. The sharp cuts in the "C" and "O" introduce a dynamic tension that speaks to motion and momentum, while the overall structure remains clean and timeless. Visually, it achieves a balance between being bold and minimal, making it highly adaptable across digital and print formats.

Next Stage of the Brand Style: Mix & Match

As the next step, we brought the brand to life through the design of a conceptual landing page—a space where strategy meets experience. 

Final Color Palette & Typeface

Our visual identity is anchored in a bold and expressive color palette that balances energy with softness. The primary colors—a mix of vibrant periwinkle, deep plum, and a fresh lime—create a distinctive and modern tone, while warm neutrals bring in a sense of calm and clarity. The secondary colors expand the system, offering flexibility to dial visual intensity up or down depending on context, from playful pastels to grounded, rich hues.

 

We chose Manrope for its geometric simplicity and contemporary character. The use of Extra Bold weights adds confident visual impact in headers and brand statements, while the Regular style ensures readability and a friendly tone in body copy. Together, they strike a balance between professionalism and approachability, echoing the brand’s dual nature—strong yet inclusive.

Brand Illustrations

We chose a hand-drawn style of icons to bring warmth, personality, and a human touch to the visual identity. While our typography and layout lean clean and geometric, the hand-drawn elements introduce a sense of play, spontaneity, and approachability—reminding users that behind the brand, there are real people, emotions, and stories.

Brand in Use: Presentation Templates

As a next step, we applied our full brand system to ensure every slide feels cohesive, vibrant, and distinctly Co-Motion.

 

My role: I led the collaboration with a freelance graphic designer to develop our presentation templates. My role was to ensure that every design decision aligned seamlessly with our visual identity and brand values. I provided a clear creative direction grounded in our established typography, color palette, and tone of voice and I guided the designer through our brand system.

 

Result: throughout the process, I maintained a balance between creative exploration and brand coherence. As the result, we created a set of slides that support clear communication while visually reinforcing who we are.

Brand in Use: Social Media Templates

As well as presentation templates, I led the collaboration with a freelance graphic designer to develop our social media templates. I provided overall brand direction with a set of required templates and made sure to walk the junior designer through our brand guidelines and ensure its application.

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