Exploring Neo Brutalism: Bold Branding That Captures AttentionExploring Neo Brutalism: Bold Branding That Captures Attention
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Should brands be beautiful, or impossible to ignore?
When I designed the identity for Sandwich, an advertising agency, I quickly realized that a polished, predictable brand would be the wrong answer.
Inspired by the tight structure of a sandwich, I knew the identity had to feel bold, loud, and unapologetic. The logo and overall identity needed to grab attention.
That is what I find interesting about Neo Brutalism. It strips away the filters and lets the message hit harder with high contrast type and bold colors.
As it's hard to replicate with AI, do you think Neo Brutalism is a lasting design direction?
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MD Rafee 's avatar
The stacked type treatment on the Sandwich identity is doing a lot of heavy lifting. Neo Brutalism works really well for an ad agency because the rawness actually signals confidence, which is exactly what clients want to buy. As a trend it may peak, but that kind of bold...
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love this Anita!
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Amazing work🔥👏👏
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Great choice for headline typography
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Amazing
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