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KARMAE: ASTER | Brand Identity, Packaging & 3D Direction
ASTER explores the softer side of KARMAE.
Where Orbit leaned into shadow, mineral weight and atmosphere, ASTER brings the same brand world closer to light. Frosted glass, pale botanicals, muted metallics and softer tonal contrast create a quieter, more tactile expression without losing the core identity behind it.
For this refresh, I kept the original KARMAE foundation and expanded the system rather than replacing it. The goal was to show how one brand can hold two very different moods while still feeling cohesive across product, packaging and visual direction.
Everything shown here was designed and directed by me from start to finish, including the product design, packaging, environments, materials and final 3D renders built in Blender.
Part one of ASTER.
Gorgeus! Super clean and elevated
aster > orbit ngl
Honestly, I kind of agree 😂 These two directions are almost six months apart, which also means six months more experience for me in Blender and in how I approach the full visual world around a product. I still love Orbit for what it is though. They each have their own strengths...
Not really for me, but I think it depends a lot on your Blender skill level. Once you understand materials, transmission, roughness and lighting, frosted glass is pretty manageable. The trickier part is usually getting it to feel realistic in the final scene rather than just technically “frosted.”
Looks nice, May!
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