Created a distinctive brand identity for Cycling Sounds, a platform specialising in high-fidelity audio recordings that capture the atmosphere of cycling. Developed for enthusiasts, content creators, and brands seeking authentic cycling soundscapes.
Key Deliverables:
Brand Identity & Logo Design
Brand Guidelines
Typography System (Moderat Mono by Tightype)
Colour Palette Development
Pre-Launch Website (Framer)
Digital Brand Assets"
Brand identity combining audio with a bicycle drivetrain; simple, distinctive, and instantly recognisable.
Icon blending an audio waveform with a bicycle chainring, forming a distinctive visual identity.
Vibrant colour palette inspired by Greg LeMond's iconic 1989 ADR team jersey, honouring cycling heritage
Pre-launch holding page built in Framer to capture interest and build anticipation
Process & Approach
Brand Strategy
Drew inspiration from cycling's rich history and the transformative power of sound. Researched the cycling community's aesthetic expectations and audio platform positioning.
Logo Development
Developed an icon that harmoniously combines an audio waveform with a bicycle's drivetrain. The result is both simple and unmistakably connected to cycling, whilst hinting at the brand's audio focus.
Visual Identity System
Selected Moderat Mono typeface to reinforce digital presence. Created a heritage-inspired colour palette drawing from Greg LeMond's 1989 ADR team cycling jersey; vibrant colours that honour cycling's legacy whilst maintaining contemporary appeal.
Digital Implementation
Built a pre-launch holding page using Framer to generate interest and capture potential users ahead of the official launch.
Results/Impact
Delivered a brand identity that authentically reflects Cycling Sounds' core offering whilst resonating with the cycling community. Through strategic design choices rooted in cycling heritage, the brand positioned itself as a distinctive resource for enthusiasts and content creators seeking high-quality cycling audio.
Outcomes:
Distinctive brand identity merging audio and cycling culture
Scalable visual system across digital touchpoints
Heritage-inspired design creating immediate community connection