https://www.valtsang.com/blog daily 0.75 2022-02-24 https://www.valtsang.com/blog/top5-graphicdesign-trends-2022 monthly 0.5 2022-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f286418a5c7143d22e42e40/1644497567525-VW6PCYTEUBBFY3MME9BT/CWatkinsLogo2021-07.png Blog - Top 5 Graphic Design Trends for 2022 - Carla Watkins - Visual Magic Maker Carla Watkins is bright, quirky and is a “Visual Magic Maker” . The symbol or animal that depicts her individuality best is the uniquely amazing narwhal. So, I designed this narwhal on paper and painted it using water colour, finally I scanned it in and incorporated her logo. 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Red signifies warmth, pride and power The bird is merged into the name of the restaurant with a leaf for freshness. The circle signifies longevity. In Asia, symbols are super important and this logo was a success. It worked with the restaurant decor, the menus as well as getting excellent feedback from its customers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f286418a5c7143d22e42e40/1597430111359-5C7QSCK84Q1MG6E94JIQ/carte_de_visite_recto_vers1.JPG Client Work - Restaurant Logo - BUSINESS CARD Striking in its colour, this card simply states the restaurant’s reservation details on the back leaving the front clean. https://www.valtsang.com/client-work/brochure-recruitment monthly 0.5 2020-08-09 https://www.valtsang.com/client-work/database-site monthly 0.5 2020-08-30 https://www.valtsang.com/client-work/mens-underwear-marketing monthly 0.5 2022-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f286418a5c7143d22e42e40/c12bfe40-e070-4351-8df1-3e62560a0ad7/Dri-px2%2BZF360.png Client Work - Men's Underwear Branding & Marketing - A website that stands out. UX is so important that we’ve called for expert help but this is the template that they used to create the site. We wanted to tell a story, build a brand and not just sell a product. My involvement includes : content creation, image design, icon and logo creation, copy writing, web template design, web flow, direction of photoshoot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f286418a5c7143d22e42e40/2a596d03-094a-4d5d-8516-5c64d661b67c/about-us-banner.png Client Work - Men's Underwear Branding & Marketing - Banners Pretty models also need good composition and a strappy strapline! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f286418a5c7143d22e42e40/060fbb9e-5b83-4d8e-af65-e817c8864567/underwear-box.JPG Client Work - Men's Underwear Branding & Marketing - Premium Packaging for a Top Product We spared no expense when it came to packaging. The Matte finish gives the consumer a taste of what is on the inside. A Premium, soft pair of underwear. In today’s world, shopping is mostly done online and therefore that first experience of opening the box must be part of the process. And of course, it’s totally recyclable designed with zero plastic. https://www.valtsang.com/client-work/restaurant-branding monthly 0.5 2020-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f286418a5c7143d22e42e40/1597421151336-2OB5VRK9L8S6FJZZRGNQ/WhatsApp+Image+2020-04-22+at+15.35.14.jpeg Client Work - Restaurant Branding - Make it stand out. The brief: New restaurant serving traditional dim sum in the heart of a large city with a fair amount of competition. The brief was simple: We want to be the go-to Asian restaurant in the area and to have our customers return repeatedly with a simple name and logo that is recognisable and memorable. https://www.valtsang.com/client-work/ink-drops monthly 0.5 2020-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f286418a5c7143d22e42e40/1605087624042-VBGKFH78P0CDROQCF58L/Rubber+Stamp++MockUp+2.png Client Work - Ink Drops - Stationery by subscription - Fresh and bold It all begins with a great brief and an on-point mood board (as seen in the reel). Carla and Annastasia, the partners of Ink Drops, were clear on what they wanted but did not quite know what that looked like. After 2 rounds of sketches and logo exploration, they got the “THAT’S IT” moment and all I had to do is finalise and add colour to their wonderful new logo. Provided: Fonts: Benny Black Colour palette Logos in various formats in both colour and Black & White Slightly altered logo for the stamp (as requested) https://www.valtsang.com/client-work/granola-stories monthly 0.5 2021-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f286418a5c7143d22e42e40/1621847057450-5EFSU4R27I2E5CZR83IA/Screenshot+2021-05-24+at+10.03.22.png Client Work - Brand, Logo, Web - Granola Stories - Social connections With all small businesses, using free tools that are accessible to all - social media platforms - make it easier for the public to find out about your brand. In this case, instagram has been a key player (as well as Facebook given that they are tied together). • Photos that tell a story • Branding to be relatable, personal, local. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f286418a5c7143d22e42e40/1621847189946-1M8YUOPBYTLZU619A239/GS-Sticker.png Client Work - Brand, Logo, Web - Granola Stories - Logo that’s bright (and Happy) Granola Stories is all about helping its consumers live a happier, healthier life without compromising on taste and its logo reflects just that. https://www.valtsang.com/client-work/illustration-logo monthly 0.5 2022-02-11