RYDER
05 / Brand Identity

Brand Hazel

A visual identity experiment exploring minimalism, strength and clarity.

YEAR
2026
ROLE
Identity designer
SERVICES
Strategy, Identity, Art direction
01

OVERVIEW

A visual identity experiment exploring minimalism, strength and clarity.

02

CHALLENGE

Reduce a broad set of references into a mark and visual system with enough restraint to remain recognisable.

03

OBJECTIVE

Develop an identity language that feels direct, adaptable and quietly distinctive.

04

APPROACH

The exploration focused on silhouette, negative space, typographic weight and a disciplined monochrome palette.

05

VISUAL DIRECTION

Graphic black fields, elegant serif interruptions and a compact symbol system.

06

KEY DELIVERABLES

  • Primary mark
  • Type system
  • Brand applications
  • Usage principles
07

OUTCOME

A focused identity study with a clear foundation for future brand applications.