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Why do metal gates have all those swirls?
Hint: it’s not just for the vibes.
Historically, those curves helped reinforce the structure by distributing tension through the metal.
Which is a surprisingly good metaphor for brand systems.
Yes, stay with me.
Strong brands don’t rely on a logo alone. Patterns, motifs, and visual language help carry the system across packaging, campaigns, social, and everything in between.
Sometimes the elements people call “decoration” are actually doing the heavy lifting.
What’s one brand you think does this really well?
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Quick question: what design era are you stuck in right now?
Made the same logo in 6 different design eras. Art Deco to Brutalism to Y2K to whatever we're calling 2026 aesthetics. They all work. They all lead to the same place.
(I might be permanently 2020 Brutalist)
Art deco all the way! 😃
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