Thursday, 11 February 2016

OUGD602: DBA Brief- Initial Sketches and Concepts


After we had each conducted separate research we all went away and came up with our own simple ideas and concepts with the aim to discuss them and come up with an overarching concept at the following meeting.

Most of my concepts were based around the ideas of science and technology. I looked into the shape of atoms, specifically helium atoms as they are aesthetically balanced but also give a lighter than air concept. I also looked into the infinity symbol as it worked with the double barrelled o's used in the word 'loop'.








I also went on to experiment with the idea of movement, technology and travelling, attempting to create logo sketches that had a sense of movement to them. I even looked up basic physics equations related to the hyperloop; such as the definition of acceleration and average velocity, (a= ∆v/∆t) and positions graphs of velocity (x=x0+v0t+1/2at²), and used the ∆ symbol as inspiration for design choices. 




Tuesday, 2 February 2016

OUGD602: DBA Brief- Hyperloop

Today we were set a brief by the DBA (Design Business Association). A branding exercise to create a visual identity for the Hyperloop. 

The hyperloop is a high speed transport system conceived by Space X founder Elon Musk. The aim is to get passengers from Los Angeles to San Francisco (354 miles) in half an hour in a capsule travelling at 800mph. 


The target audience for our brief includes investors, the media, potential users and also skeptics. With the branding the idea is to get people win people over and get them excited, present hyperloop as something futuristic and fascinating. To generate interest and public credibility. 

The minimum requirement for the brand is a logo, however it can and should be extended over a number of different platforms. Examples include tickets, signage and wayfinding, posters, publications, uniforms, station environments, timetables, capsule interiors, advertising, route maps and online presence.

For all elements of the brief it is key to remember the customer experience, how will something be perceived by the public? How can the idea of a commute become exciting and engaging?


More About Hyperloop.