EZEQUIEL BAKKAN
AI Brand Systems for Luxury & Tech Founders | BAKKAN STUDIO
SIMTEC × NEXUS is a concept identity system for a dark-luxury AI device and its brand character, “Synthetic Sweetheart.”
The project explores how a physical product, an AI character, and a complete brand universe can operate as one cohesive visual system rather than separate creative assets.
I developed the concept from product visualization through character identity, packaging, apparel, editorial environments, and brand direction.
Creative Direction
Product Concept
A faceted brushed-steel NEXUS AI device built around a neon-cyan luminous core, designed to feel technological, premium, and slightly mysterious.
Character IP
“Synthetic Sweetheart,” the AI interface specialist and narrative face of the brand. The character extends the product identity into a recognizable personality and storytelling system.
Brand Identity
A visual language built around an eye motif, geometric logo system, obsidian black, neon cyan and neon pink, with Orbitron and Inter typography.
Packaging & Apparel
matte obsidian packaging concept, business card system, and branded technical outerwear designed to extend the identity beyond the screen.
Editorial World
A cyberpunk architectural studio environment created to position NEXUS as a physical object inside a larger cinematic universe.
Approach
AI Concepting + Art Direction
AI-generated exploration was used as a visual development tool, followed by manual selection, refinement, composition, and art direction to establish a consistent brand language across the system.
What this project demonstrates
Art Direction · Brand Systems · Product Visualization · Character IP · AI Creative Direction · Packaging · Worldbuilding · Visual Storytelling
The goal was not simply to design an AI device.
It was to create the world that device belongs to.
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ISIS: THE HALLOWEEN RESURRECTION — Immersive Visual Identity & Stage Concept
ISIS: The Halloween Resurrection is an immersive festival visual identity and stage design concept blending ancient Egyptian mythology with modern dark-luxury aesthetics.
Centering on Isis—the goddess of magic, rebirth, and nocturnal protection—this project develops a complete event ecosystem featuring monumental stage production, high-end promotional media, and custom festival apparel.
Project Deliverables:
Main Stage Design: A dark obsidian pyramid featuring monumental glowing golden wings, stage fog systems, and laser mapping
Key Visual & Hero Poster: Detailed art direction showcasing Isis iconography with glowing cyan hieroglyphs and metallic gold detailing.
Merchandise & Branding Experience: Custom-branded gold-foil hoodies, VIP access passes, and event collectibles.
Tools & Workflow: AI Concepting + Manual Art Direction, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator.
#Visual Effects
#Event Branding
#Stage Design
#Brand Identity
#Art Direction
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BAKKAN STUDIO is a luxury house built around the Eye of Storm pendant
- brand book logo stationery packaging and jewelry
- Founder and Creative Director
- Contact leiitobakkan@gmail.com
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