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  • Charamusca
    From concept to hands-on work, from wall graphics to label design, the the new Charamusca Store is renovated and waiting for you at Monterrey´s Airport.
    Branding, Furniture Design, Graphic Design
    2013
  • Mr. Williamson
    Mr. Williamson is skilled and passionate in the kitchen. He has many favourite dishes, but this granola is the most sought after recipe by his family. With his own hands and in his own kitchen, he prepares this delicacy for us.
    Branding, Graphic Design, Packaging
    2013
  • Chula Brand
    Posters of values and priorities of Chula Brand company.
    Graphic Design, Photography
    2013
  • La Superior
    Identity and communication tools for the most important Music and Dance School from Mexico.
    Branding, Graphic Design, Web Design
    2012
  • Quiero Brackets
    For most teenagers and children, wearing braces can be fashionable. Beyond orthodontic treatment, appointments, pain or getting nice teeth, the important thing is what they can prove to their friends. So, unconsciously, the braces system becomes a symbol of economic and social status, allowing them to “shine” among their friends and have fun whit their cool and unforgettable smile. Color rubber bands are what appeal to children the most. “Being able to change your rubber bands on a date is very important, kids choose and mix colors to strengthen their style and personality” - Dr. Hector said. As for the parents, the important thing is confidence and professionalism. Most of the time, this is reflected through very clear steps to follow and through the simplicity of a clean and well-organized environment. And of course, the results are important too.

    Besides the kiddos, some not so young people are interested in orthodontic treatment too. So even if our main market is the little ones, we do not want to exclude other potential customers.

    Based on these facts, we started to design a cool, clean and professional identity. In a few days we had a great solution! “Quiero Brackets” which means, “I want braces”, and it is a statement from the patient’s voice. We shaped that voice in a fun way with interspersed colors and a mix of fonts, imitating the selections they make with their multiple rubber bands. we designed a little tooth icon too and some applications. All this in a clean black and white background that shows the professionalism and confidence that the parents need in order to feel comfortable.
    Branding, Graphic Design, Icon Design
    2012
  • Kidzand
    Pezek is a Mexican company specialized in white calcium carbonate and white marble as raw materials. For years, Pezek focused on being a supplier in the medical industry and on the production of glass and concrete. Their focus on continued research and development allowed them to turn into new possibilities and to design their own products based on the same raw materials, but focusing on a completely different market: the U.S. retail.

    Paulina Canedo, head of business at Pezek, Inc. contacted us to design the identity of Kidzand, sand for children. This is the first product that Pezek will have available for retail, starting in the aisles of LOWES and ToysRUs.

    This type of sand is used in sandboxes for playgrounds at parks, schools and homes or as a tool for therapy at rehabilitation centers. The Kidzand sand has the best quality as opposed to other related products on the market, as it is made with pure calcium carbonate. The color and texture of other sands are more "earthy", however, Kidzand sand is very bright and smooth, controlled by particle size grains. It turns malleable with water and when dry, it does not lose its pure sand property. It doesn't contain silicon quartz as other sands, so it is not toxic at all and is environmentally friendly. Its natural color is bright white and does not lose its brightness when colored. All these advantages earn the confidence of parents and the love of children.

    We began exploring a design that had a positive, fun and full of color attitude, remembering those days of play and laughter while being kids. After a few sketches, we integrated to the logo a pet that resembles a shark, a little fish or a dinosaur depending on the imagination of children. The natural hand line of the typography reinforces the honest personality that the product has in itself.

    For the package graphics, we continued playing with simple and a little crazy drawings of faces to set up a pattern. It resulted in a look so fun that we ventured into using it for other items as publicity for the brand.

    Kidzand was our first collaboration with a Pezek brand. We are happy and ready to develop the the next ones.
    Branding, Graphic Design, Packaging
    2012
  • HeartBeat
    Logotype, Branding, Brochure, Web.
    Cinematography, Editorial Design, Graphic Design
    2011
  • Ayante
    Ayante focuses on research and manufacture of customized tubes and products for pipelines and construction projects, as well as offering consultancy in large projects worldwide.

    This company is named in honor of Ayante (Ayax). He is a legendary hero in Greek mythology. He was a valiant warrior, the strongest after his cousin Achilles. In Homer's Iliad, he is described as a warrior of great stature and colossal strength, he was not injured in any of the battles and the only character that received no help from any of the Greek gods.

    The main objective of Ayante´s identity is to represent the masculinity, strength and honor of men in battle, mixed in a business and classy ambient. This is why a helmet was chosen as a shield: "There is no sense in attacking without a reason, but we truly have to be fully prepared to defend and protect. The greatest power is to be clever and intelligent. This is the reason customers trust in Ayante."

    We chose angular forms to design a logo that represents this kind of power. The trace of the letter "A" was taken as the basis for the design of the helmet icon as well as the pattern used on printed and online materials.

    It was important for the company principal head and owner, Carlos Fenton, to have a clear webpage interface with easy-to-find and immediate access to the Contact section. Additionally, we customize all the templates for documentation they needed to fill out at office and on the field.
    Branding, Pattern Design, Web Design
    2012
  • GetYourGig
    Logotype, cd case.
    Graphic Design, Music, Branding
    2011
  • Random
    Some random previews.
    Graphic Design
    2010
  • Distrito
    Logotype.
    Graphic Design, Branding
    2011
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