Order + Expression _
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Order + Expression _
Order + Expression _
design portfolio _ kristopher leigh
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Designer _ kristopher leighOrder + Expression
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Order + Expression is a design portfolio completed
at the Academy of Art University's School of Graphic
Design. It showcases a cross section of my work
during my years studying at the Academy. The title
references my personal philosophy of the design
process. To me those two words describe both my
personal design process & successful design in
general. Design begins with organizing information
and ends with expressing that information in its
most essential form. Great design analyzes and
breaks down information so that it can be rebuilt
into the purest and most appropriate visualization
of an idea. Please enjoy.
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Copyright © 2010 All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by
any means, without the written permission of Kristopher Leigh.
kristopher leigh
Phone _ 630-542-1802
Email _ [email protected]
Web _ www.kristopherleighdesign.com
academy of art university
70 New Montgomery _ San Francisco, CA
Department Director _ Mary Scott
Course _ Senior Portfolio
Instructor _ Mary Scott
Cover Stock _ Arrestox BV 19990 Black
Text Stock _ Mohawk Superfine I-Tone 80lb text
Printer _ Golden Gate Litho, Oakland, CA
Bindery _ Key Bindery, Oakland, CA
Typefaces _ Akkurat, Hoefler Text, Numbers Claimcheck
Software _ Adobe Suite 4
Camera _ Fujifilm Finepix S9100
Photography _ Personal, Michael Erdman Photography
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Table of Contents _ Black Cab Identity [Page 6-23]
Levis CSR Report [Page 24-43]
Uniqlo Skin Care Packaging [Page 44-53]
Synesthesia TED Promotion [Page 54-65]
Revolution Brewery Packaging [Page 66-75]
R3 Project; Re-Lamp [Page 76-87]
Mohawk Paper Promotion [ Page 88-103]
Costco Branding Chart [Page 104-107]
Savoy Kitchenware Packaging [Page 108-117]
Bravado Coffee Packaging [Page 118-127]
Kirkland Packaging a) Kirkland Home Decor [Page 128-137]
b) Kirkland Home Essentials [Page 138-145]
c) Kirkland Bath [Page 146-155]
d) Kirkland Food [Page 156-163]
Brand Identity [Page 164-175]
Acknowledgements [Page 176-177]
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To rebrand the United Kingdom’s largest and most iconic taxi cab company in a
fresh and exciting way while retaining the most recognizable parts of the brand
and creating universal appeal for U.K consumers.
For the logo, I came to the conclusion that the most appropriate option was
to create a word mark within a simple banner. By choosing a contemporary type-
face that nods to classic typography, the brand is given a strong, contemporary
look without sacrificing the classic feeling that is so integral to the brand.
Because I also wanted to bring in a graphic element that related to classic Brit-
ish culture, I decided to make a clean, and graphic interpretation of the kind of
banner that is seen everywhere in the U.K. from pubs, to coats of arms. I believe
that these choices create a feeling that is indebted to classic British style while
introducing a bold, contemporary edge to the Black Cab brand.
Black Cab Identity
Identity / Print
Logo, style guide, applications
Identity 2
U.K. urbanites of all ages
Akkurat, Archer
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Rebranding ClassicBritish Sophistication
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a) Stylish
b) Dapper
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d) British
e) Timeless
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Levis CSR Report
Print / Digital / Packaging
CSR report, website, canvas tote bag
Print 3
Investors, Levis consumers
Tungsten, Vitesse
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The Pioneering AmericanSpirit of Levis Strauss
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This project was about showcasing the various philanthropic & environmental
efforts that the Levis corporation is engaged in including fighting AIDS in Africa,
fair labor practice & environmental responsibility.
Levis is widely regarded as one of the most socially responsible and forward
thinking American companies. They take an extraordinary amount of pride in
that fact and use it in their public image. One of the biggest things that they
do to inform people of their efforts is publishing an annual corporate social
responsibility report and accompanying website. In designing the 2010 report,
I decided that a very strong and bold typographic treatment, coupled with a
black and white, vintage documentary photographic style would best highlight
the topic. Keeping in line with what Levis is known for, the aesthetic I created is
youthful & modern with nods to the rich history of the iconic American brand.
Attributes _
a) Pioneering
b) American
c) Informative
d) Editorial
e) Modern
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Skin Care from Japan'sLeading Clothing Brand
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To design a line of skin care products for the casual clothing company Uniqlo.
The design needs to stay within the established visual language of Uniqlo while
also stretching it in a new direction appropriate for skin care.
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The visual language of Uniqlo is very recognizable and carries with it a great
amount of cultural credibility. It is highly respected across the world from fash-
ionable cities like it's home city of Tokyo to New York City, where the brand has
become very popular in recent years. I decided to maintain the brand equity of
the color red and the typeface Din, while adding a pearlescent white sheen and
complimentary turquoise. The logo stayed within the Uniqlo aesthetic but ac-
centuated the letter "U" to reinforce the idea of skin care as a personal product.
Breaking away from the square geometry in much of Uniqlo's design, I added a
circle to create a soft feel that reflects the intimate feeling of skin care products.
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Uniqlo Skin care packaging
Packaging
Logo, bottles, display stand
Packaging 3
Fashionable, upper middle class 16-35 yr. olds
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a) Youthful
b) Fresh
c) Hip
d) Exciting
e) Colorful
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To create a magazine and poster series to promote a series of TED talks on the
subject of synesthesia; a little understood neurological disorder that cross-
wires sensory perception, allowing people to “see” sounds etc.
In creating visuals for a subject as technical and scientific as synesthesia, it
is essential to present the information in a way that engages the viewer rather
than drowning them in a sea of jargon. I accomplished this is a variety of ways.
One way was by using quotes pulled from various notable figures who had
synesthesia including Vladamir Nobakov and Duke Ellington. These enigmatic
quotes draw the audience into the synesthetic experience. The accompanying
graphics emphasize the point. Bright yet sophisticated colors were chosen as
another way to underscore the sensation of synesthetic experience. Graphic &
engaging diagrams also conveyed the complex information in a digestible form.
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Pieces
Class
Target Audience
Typefaces
Materials
Synesthesia TED Talk Promotion
Newsprint magazine, poster series
Print 3
Intellectually minded TED viewers
Akkurat
Newsprint, Canon glossy photo paper
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a) Scientific
b) Experiential
c) Perception
d) Colorful
e) Informative
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To create a variety of packaging as well as an original identity for the Chicago
based micro-brewery, Revolution. The work needs to be striking and powerful to
carve a niche for itself in the beer packaging marketplace.
The inspiration for the Revolution design came primarily from the Logan Square
neighborhood in Chicago where the Revolution brewery and restaurant is
based. After engaging in discussions with the owner, it became apparent that
Revolution was not only a quintessentially Chicago brand but also could be seen
as sophisticated enough to compete with the best breweries in the world. The
“Revolution” typeface was chosen as an homage to the typography seen
everywhere in the bodegas of the primarily Hispanic neighborhood while the
other typeface were chosen for their sophistication and impact. The blue color,
taken from the Chicago flag is juxtaposed with a striking gold foil and rich black.
Revolution Beer Packaging
Packaging
Logo, Bottles, Can, Pint Glass, Coaster
Packaging 3
Micro brew aficionados
Hessian, Hoefler Text Swash, Knockout
Glass, foil & gloss rubdowns, Cardstock
Cheers to Chicago’sMicro Brew Revolution!
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b) Confident
c) Striking
d) Exuberant
e) Specialized
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To redesign a common household product to be more sustainable and then
design a book, logo, and poster to promote the new product. The product that I
chose to redesign was the common household lamp.
My lamp redesign involved rethinking the lamp from the ground up. This involved
inventing a lamp shade made entirely out of recycled plastic bags, a base made
of reclaimed wood from demolished homes & utilizing cutting edge L.E.D light
bulbs. The book design is divided in chapters about the history of the lamp,
the negative environmental effects of plastic bags and unnecessary energy
consumption, & the lamp redesign. The aesthetic is editorial in the photography
choice & classic typography but is pushed into a more intimate direction by us-
ing hand-drawn type & a paper stock that looks & feels similar to newsprint. It
reflects both the environmental message & D.I.Y nature of the lamp redesign.
R3 lamp redesign
Print / identity
Book, logo, promotional newspaper / poster
Graphic design 3
Environmentally conscious individuals
Trade Gothic, Caslon, hand-drawn type
Mohawk via grey, newsprint, glossy rubdowns
Rethinking the ModernHousehold Lamp
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Mohawk Synergy Paper Promotion
Book, Swatch Cards, Posters
Typography 3
Graphic Designers
Blender
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To design a variety of promotional materials for Mohawk Synergy paper. The de-
sign needs to successfully showcase Synergy paper and also maintain audience
interest with a provocative subject matter.
As something that profoundly effects us every day in ways that are not always
immediately visible, urban planning and suburban sprawl has been an interest
of mine for a long time. As I researched the notion of synergy for this project, the
opportunity to explore this idea presented itself; suburban sprawl represents
the opposite of synergy. Sprawl is defined as the spreading outwards of a city
and its suburbs to low density & auto dependent rural land. High segregation of
uses (e.g. stores and residential), & various design features that encourage car
dependence are symptoms of sprawl. The book explores the many negative ef-
fects of sprawl on the environment and the physical / mental health of citizens
living in sprawling cities & also shows encouraging examples of urban planning.
Attributes _
a) Editorial
b) Bold
c) Edgy
d) Provocative
e) Thoughtful
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Revitalizing the CostcoShopping Experience _
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Description _International coffee products.
Price Point _ $3 - $25
Key Adjectives _Classic, global, specialized.
Desig n Mission Statement _
- Create a “house of brands” made up of private lines that will strengthen the Costco identity. - Create strong, cohesive packaging to add value to the consumer shopping experience. - Attract a younger & broader consumer base.
Description _High-end cookware products.
Price Point _ $10 - $200
Key Adjectives _ Sophisticated, reliable, gourmet.
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Description _ Food products.
Price Point _ $2 - $15
Key Adjectives _ Clean, simple, modern, reusable.
Description _ Home decor products.
Price Point _ $5 - $35
Key Adjectives _ Clean, fun, energetic, modern.
Description _ Bath products.
Price Point _ $5 - $15
Key Adjectives _Clean, vivid, soft, welcoming.
Description _ Home cleaning products.
Price Point _ $5 - $15
Key Adjectives _ Clean, bright, simple, modern.
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- Create a “branded house” made up of cohesive, yet varied packaging in a variety of product categories.- Attract a younger & broader consumer base. - Create a one-stop shopping experience where consumers can buy quality products at a low price.
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To create a variety of packaging for the Coscto private label Savoy; makers of
high-end, high-quality cookware that is targeted towards a more sophisticated
consumer with a higher price point.
To create packaging for such a high-end and product, it was essential that the
design was sophisticated and beautiful enough to justify the cost. A consumer
buying Savoy cookware is not only buying a piece that they will likely have for
many years, but they are also purchasing the experience of feeling like a world
class chef themselves. By creating a product endorsed by world class French
chef Guy Savoy and accentuating the beauty of the product with sumptuous
photography & sophisticated colors / typography, consumers would feel as if
they are buying something special. Silver foils matched with rich eggplant and
vivid goldenrod give the design a powerful feeling of class.
Savoy Cookware Packaging
Packaging
Tea press, salt/pepper grinder, 6-piece set, knife set
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Packaging 4
Aspiring home chefs
Helvetica Neue, Chronicle Text
Silver foils, laminated Boxes, wood
High-End Cookware forthe Sophisticated Cook
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To create a variety of packaging for the Coscto private label Bravado; makers of
high quality coffee blends and coffee related products from around the world
that is targeted towards coffee connoisseurs on a budget.
The most important aspects of the Bravado coffee brand is that they make a
product that is delicious, international, and authentic; all things that our target
audience would look for in a coffee product. To fully appeal to our demographic,
the packaging played up the characteristics of the product that made it
stand out including the roasting date, the specific farm and region where it was
grown, the altitude at which it was grown and even the name of the family that
produced it. Highly descriptive text was added to entice the consumer and give
them the feeling that they were buying something that is a cut above. Visual
cues were taken from classic Italian coffeehouses and culture.
Bravado Coffee Packaging
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Coffee blends, covered coffee beans, flavored crisps
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Coffee connoisseurs on a budget
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b) Global
c) Specialized
d) Artisanal
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Our goal for this project was to design a cohesive, instantly identifiable, and
flexible packaging system for a wide variety of products produced by Costco's
in-house brand Kirkland including; home essentials, bath, decor and food.
By using a consistent yet flexible logo mark, paired with a specific color palette
and typographic language that changes in each section of the Kirkland brand,
we created packaging that is clearly identifiable as being from the same family
yet also has individual visual styles. Great care was taken to create visual lan-
guages that were appropriate for the products being sold and spoke to a variety
of audiences that would shop at Costco. For example, the home decor products
have a fun and inviting style that is targeted toward a younger audience while
the home essentials products exude a cleanliness and simplicity appropriate
for products like detergent and disinfectant spray.
Kirkland Packaging
Identity / Packaging
Kristopher Leigh, Woorim Choi, Anna Bazarnaya
Packaging 4
American consumers ages 18-60
Gotham, Chronicle, Avenir, Helvetica Neue
Glass, rubdowns, laminated paper
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SPEARMINTMoisturizing
3.75 OZ (105 G)
KIRKLAND BAR SOAPThis Bar Soap is great for sensitive skin and provides protection as it softens and moisturizes your skin.
MADE IN U.S.A
DISTRIBUTED BY:KIRKLAND PRODUCTSPO Box 34331Seattle, WA 98124©2010 KIRKLAND
WWW.COSTCO.COM
bar
soap
GRAPEFRUITRefreshing
3.75 OZ (105 G)bar
soap
KIRKLAND BAR SOAPThis Bar Soap offers de-stressing and detoxifying elements while including stimulating and clarifying elements.
MADE IN U.S.A
DISTRIBUTED BY:KIRKLAND PRODUCTSPO Box 34331Seattle, WA 98124©2010 KIRKLAND
WWW.COSTCO.COM
COCONUTBalancing
3.75 OZ (105 G)bar
soap
KIRKLAND BAR SOAPThis Bar Soap provides calming and rejuvenating elements while including a balancing and uplifting essence.
MADE IN U.S.A
DISTRIBUTED BY:KIRKLAND PRODUCTSPO Box 34331Seattle, WA 98124©2010 KIRKLAND
WWW.COSTCO.COM
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AQUA FRESHFresh breath
5.6 OZ (158.8 G)
AQUA FRESHFresh breath
5.6 OZ (158.8 G)toot
hp
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CINNAMONStrong teeth
5.6 OZ (158.8 G)
CINNAMONStrong teeth5.6 OZ (158.8 G)to
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SPEARMINTHealthy gums
5.6 OZ (158.8 G)
SPEARMINTHealthy gums
5.6 OZ (158.8 G)toot
hp
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Thank You _
Mom & Dad for always supporting me. Eleanor for
being there for me. All my friends from Chicago to
San Francisco. Mary Scott for guiding me in the
process of making this book. Thomas McNulty for
supporting me through so many identity & packag-
ing projects. Scott Rankin for giving me my first
formal introduction to design. Christine George for
introducing me to the world of packaging. Michael
Osbourne for solidifying my love of packaging &
teaching me about the art of collaboration. Allen
Gaoiran for the always intelligent and thoughtful
critiques. Jennifer Sterling for starting me on what
I am sure will be a lifelong obsession with typogra-
phy. Tom Sieu for opening my eyes to what design
can really do. Thank you everybody.
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