This project reminded me why I love branding.

Not because of the logo design—but because of everything that comes after it.

I challenged myself to build more than a logo. From strategy and identity to packaging, campaign visuals, product design, and motion visuals, every detail was crafted to create a luxury brand that's as inclusive as it is beautiful.

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Which mockup is your favorite? 👀

Going beyond just the logo into packaging and motion for Stolen Summer is exactly the kind of scope that makes a brand actually feel whole instead of just a mark slapped on things. Was there a piece of the system that almost got cut for time but you fought to keep in?

I've been building Studio Kowa from the inside out with a new mark, a refined color and type system, and a studio direction that actually reflects where I want this project to go. I've been building this idea on the side for a while now, while freelancing for different clients over the years. The focus is on helping founders and cultural clients put their first step forward through clean, energetic design and brand systems. I'm directing AI with a strict point of view and using it to move faster while also flagging poor results. I will be sharing more on the studio this week as well as a new website built in Framer!

Directing AI with a strict point of view instead of just prompting and accepting whatever comes back is the actual skill gap right now. most people either avoid AI in brand work entirely or let it flatten their taste. doing both, moving faster and still catching poor output, is a harder discipline than either extreme