Objectives
Communicate depth and renewal: Create a visual identity that reflects complex emotional journeys, from competition to personal growth.
Build brand cohesion across platforms: Design a flexible identity system for YouTube, LinkedIn, and digital touch points that connects with the audience.
Support community expansion: Develop visuals that encourage listener trust and foster a sense of belonging for a niche B2B/community audience.
Lead design with empathy: Collaborate with podcast hosts and team members to align messaging, tone, and aesthetics.
Challenges
Designing a system that speaks to the podcast host's vision of personal growth and emotional transition.
Capturing emotional nuance: Translating personal growth and mental health themes into clean, intimate visual elements without overwhelming the design.
Balancing boldness and subtlety: Ensuring the brand felt modern and minimal, yet deeply human and relatable.
Aligning stakeholder visions: Iterated closely with hosts and collaborators to ensure brand messaging authentically represented their stories and audience.