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client
Yeev Marketplace
industry
Online Shopping
year
2023
services
Branding & identity design
Yeev is an emerging online marketplace seeking to establish its presence in a highly competitive e-commerce landscape. The client's vision was to create a brand that resonates with a broad audience, capturing the attention of both the younger generation and older demographics. They desired a design that exuded youthfulness and vibrancy while maintaining a sense of sophistication and trustworthiness. The branding needed to strike a delicate balance, supporting and complementing the products offered by vendors on the platform.
Several challenges presented themselves during the Yeev branding project. Firstly, capturing the essence of youth and boldness without alienating the older audience was a delicate task. Balancing the design to appeal to a wide range of age groups while staying true to the brand's core values required careful consideration. Additionally, designing a brand that would not overshadow the vendor's products posed a unique challenge, as the focus needed to remain on the offerings while still creating an impactful and memorable brand identity.
To address the challenges at hand, I adopted a comprehensive approach that encompassed both strategic thinking and creative execution. I conducted extensive market research and audience analysis to gain insights into the preferences and expectations of both the youth and older demographics. With this knowledge, I developed a branding strategy that emphasized the youthful and bold aspects of the brand while incorporating elements that would resonate with older consumers, such as a clean and trustworthy aesthetic. I designed a dynamic and versatile logo that captured the spirit of youthfulness, utilizing vibrant colors and modern typography. To ensure that the vendor's products remained the focal point, I employed a minimalist and intuitive user interface, allowing the products to shine while still maintaining a cohesive brand presence.
In the first phase of the Yeev branding project, I focused on creating a brand identity that exuded youthful energy and vibrancy. Through careful design considerations and visual exploration, I crafted a brand identity that resonates with the target audience. By incorporating vibrant colors, modern typography, and dynamic visual elements, the brand identity captures the essence of youthfulness and establishes an engaging connection with the users.
While targeting the youth, it was crucial to maintain a sense of maturity and trustworthiness to appeal to the elder demographic. I accomplished this by incorporating clean and elegant design elements that conveyed professionalism and reliability. By striking a balance between youthful vibrancy and a sense of maturity, the brand identity conveyed a sense of credibility and trust to both the vendors and the customers.
At the core of the brand identity was creating a distinctive logo. Drawing inspiration from the concept of youthful energy, I developed a logo that seamlessly merged boldness with a touch of sophistication. The custom letterform and dynamic composition captured the attention of the audience, while the chosen colour palette evoked a sense of excitement and enthusiasm. The final logo design successfully represented the essence of the Yeev brand, leaving a lasting impression on users and establishing a strong visual identity for the online marketplace.
