A spark worth sharing.

Project Overview

A brand built for adults who want something real.

Client

BLAZE (fictional)

Project

GRA360

Tool

Adobe Illustrator

Deliverable

32-page guideline system


The Concept

Spark meets conversation.

The BLAZE logomark fuses two symbols into one: a flame rising inside a speech bubble. The speech bubble represents community and conversation — the core promise of the platform. The flame adds energy, momentum, and a direct reference to the brand name, evoking the spark that brings people together.

The design was developed specifically for a Gen X audience that values clarity, function, and authenticity over flashy aesthetics. A bold sans-serif wordmark and earth-inspired color palette create an identity that feels mature, grounded, and welcoming — competitive with established social platforms while standing apart through warmth and restraint.

Every element was evaluated for accessibility: contrast ratios tested across backgrounds, simplified forms that hold at small scale, and a single typeface used with intentional weight variation rather than complexity for its own sake.

Visual System

Color & typography.

Color palette — Earth tones, on purpose
#B75F2DPrimary
#B8A48DSecondary
#473A33Tertiary
#EFE7D9Paper

No neon, no gradients chasing attention. Clay, hide, and bark — colors that read as mature and trustworthy rather than urgent.

Typography — Inter, three weights
HeaderExtraBold
Brand-Aligned
Sub-headerSemiBold
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
BodyRegular
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit.
CTASemiBold
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Brand in Use

Off the page, into the world.

A stationery suite built for first impressions, and merch that carries the mark without shouting.

BLAZE business card mockup
Business Card Suite

Front: primary color + wordmark / Back: logomark + contact

BLAZE embroidered beanie mockup
Merchandise

Embroidered beanie in the wild

Full Guideline System

32 pages. Every rule, every application.

Logo usage, color specs, typography, stationery, and real-world mockups — all in one document.

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