Is sketching part of your creative workflow or we've forgotten what it feels to be human?
Depending on the projec's scope, I normally like to explore my ideas on paper before I come up with the best solution.
And no, they're not perfect.
They are rough and messy, my goal is so...
Both built around the same idea which is unlocking hidden value for New York co-op and condo boards who are owed tax savings they've never claimed.
One leaned architectural and place-specific, a NYC skyline with a keyhole as negative space in the primary building. One went cleaner and more minimal, exploring the lock and key metaphor directly.
The client chose the skyline. I agreed. When your entire audience lives in New York City buildings, the skyline earns its place.
I'd have gone with the skyline too, tying the mark straight to the audience it's speaking to is hard to beat. Was the keyhole negative space something you nailed early, or did it take a few passes to read clearly at a small size?