BLUEN Brand and Visual Identity Design

Vezubuhle

Vezubuhle Khumalo

BLUEN — Luxury Ocean Exploration Club

Brand and Visual Identity Design
Role: Lead Brand & Visual Designer Tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Freepik Timeline: 14 days Category: Lifestyle / Luxury / Exploration
Overview
BLUEN is a luxury ocean exploration club created for individuals who feel deeply connected to the sea, people who seek clarity, adventure, and calm in the deep. The goal of this project was to build a premium lifestyle brand that captures the elegance of the ocean, the confidence of explorers, and the sophistication expected from a high-end members’ club.
I developed a modern identity inspired by waves, depth, and fluid motion, using a deep coastal color palette to create a refined visual system.
Moodboard
Moodboard
Bluen
Bluen
Bluen Logo and Icom
Bluen Logo and Icom

Bluen
Bluen
Color Palette
Color Palette
Logo Placement
Logo Placement
Social Media Posts
Social Media Posts
Stories Mockups
Stories Mockups
X Profile
X Profile

Challenge

The core challenge was creating a brand that feels:
Luxury, but still rooted in nature
Minimal, but filled with personality
Exclusive, yet welcoming for ocean lovers
Calm, yet adventurous
The identity needed to work across digital experiences, apparel, ocean gear, and brand lifestyle content, all without losing the BLUEN essence.

Approach

Concept & Research

I explored visual cues from ocean currents, nautical mapping, luxury fashion, and premium outdoor clubs. Keywords defined the foundation: Depth, Calm, Motion, Sophistication, Exploration.

Logo Development

The logo uses Bright Melody, chosen for its elegant letter shapes, wave-like curves, and natural flow. I manipulated the lettering to create a unique, custom wordmark, ensuring it cannot be replicated from the base font.
The icon features a stylized “B” with waves inside it, symbolizing:
Belonging
Blue
Balance
The duality of stillness and motion within the ocean

Visual Identity System

Color Palette: A refined ocean-inspired palette:
Deep Ocean Blue
Sea Mist Grey
Blue Titanium
Aqua Highlights
Moon Sand Neutrals
Typography The identity uses Bright Melody for expressive, wave-inspired headings and Satoshi for clean, modern descriptions—balancing luxury with clarity across all touchpoints.
Brand Voice: Calm. Confident. Exploratory. Ocean-rooted.

Mockups & Application

I created lifestyle mockups featuring:
Water bottles floating in the ocean
Club gear
Characters (elite sea explorers)
Brand posters & minimal layouts
These visual applications help audiences understand BLUEN not just as a brand, but as a lifestyle.

Impact

Built a fully recognizable luxury ocean identity from name to visuals
Created a strong emotional connection through calm, elegant storytelling
Designed assets that can scale into apparel, memberships, website design, and future brand experiences
Strengthened BLUEN’s positioning as a lifestyle club, not just a design concept

Deliverables

Primary & Secondary Logos (Custom Wordmark + Wave Icon)
Color Palette
Typography System
Character Concepts (Sea Explorers)
Ocean Bottle Mockups
Brand Collateral & Moodboards
Visual Application Showcase
Hoodie and Billboard Mockup
Hoodie and Billboard Mockup
Billboard Mockup
Billboard Mockup
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Posted Dec 3, 2025

l developed a luxury ocean exploration club brand and visual identity for BLUEN.