The Baller Fund | Brand Identity

The Baller Foundation is in the youth sports philanthropy sector. They provide scholarships, grants, and training resources to young athletes wh​​​​​​​o demonstrate talent, drive, and commitment, but lack the financial means to participate in competitive club sports programs.

I helped them develop an inspiring & empowered identity which reflects their brand personality and values. As an outcome, I'm creating their path to establishing trust, building confidence be percieved prestigous.

Really sick identity. Crushed that, man!

For Energy Central, I also took a much bolder approach for one of the ideas. For every project, I always push one idea that sits at the bolder end of the scale. It probably won't make the final cut, but elements of it usually do. The reason I do it? Presenting only "safe" ideas is underwhelming. I want clients to feel a buzz when they first see our work. The same excitement you get when you buy a new car or unwrap a present for the first time. That's the feeling I'm chasing every time I design.

I'm obsessed with this direction. I tend to do the same in my process—I feel like sticking to the safe options dulls my own senses as well as my clients. If I do that too much, I feel like my skills start to atrophy. Even if the client won't choose the riskier option, it's more...