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Barekind

All art starts on a bare canvas.
Barekind — art and lifestyle brand identity
Role
Identity & art direction
Sector
Art direction
Deliverables
Brand kit, campaign
Year
2024
Scope
  • Brand identity
  • Art direction
  • Campaign
Overview

A legacy woven in precision.

A monochrome, editorial identity where the canvas itself is the idea: soft-focus black and white imagery, restrained type, and a mark that stays out of the way so the work sits in the foreground.

Identity system

How the brand is built.

Colour
  • InkPrimary#151619
  • SlateSecondary#313431
  • SageAccent#4F6A64
  • BareNeutral#F2EAE4
  • CharcoalNeutral#1E1F1E
Typography
Big Shoulders TextPrimary typeface

A condensed face that balances organic fluidity with structural precision — a reflection of the studio's approach to textiles, and the perfect complement to a purpose-driven apparel identity.

The work

12 pieces
barekind brand guidebook — brand statement
barekind brand guidebook — the wreath mark revealed
barekind brand guidebook — logo construction
barekind brand guidebook — logo variations
barekind brand guidebook — colour palette
barekind brand guidebook — wordmark in application
barekind brand guidebook — typeface specimen
barekind brand guidebook — campaign photography
barekind brand guidebook — apparel applications
Barekind wordmark on soft-focus grain
Barekind editorial campaign portrait
Barekind installation photography

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