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For those who dare.

Sneakers NERV

Nerv Sport Shoes

Brand Identity

Nerv Tag

About The Project

There are many youngsters who are into fitness, however finding comfortable and affordable sport shoes can be challenging.

Building a brand Identity for an affordable sport shoe company, that caters to teenagers who are into fitness. 

Key Deliverables

- Name, Visual Identity

- Brand Manual

- Shoebox Packaging

Target Audience

Teenagers who are into fitness. 

AGE: 13-19 yrs
DEMOGRAPHIC: Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities
PSYCHOGRAPHIC: Healthy and active lifestyle, regular gym-goers, athletic interests

 

Visual Identity

NERV Sports Logo_NERV Black_1.gif

The brand name is derived from the word 'nerve' and the idiom, ‘to have the nerve to do’. It signifies courage and boldness, while also identifying with the function of the nerves in our body.

The Logo

Initial sketches using keywords like 'adrenaline rush', 'motion', 'energy' and trying to connect the letters NERV.

Logo Sketches
Logo Sketches
Logo design process

Further exploration with type.

Primary Logo

The logo has been designed to portray the young energy and confidence. The bold and italics typography used in the logo indicates a continuous motion in the forward direction, thus promoting perseverance. 

nerv Logo

Based on the font Prometo Bold Italic. Shown below is a comparison of the logo with the original font characters.

Logo construction
Sports NERV Logo Construction

Clearance Space

It is recommended that the space of the ‘x’ height

be maintained around the logo at all times. 

Logo clearance space

Minimum sizes

Minimum sizes on desktop, mobile, print and fabric to be maintained.

Logo Guidelines Sizes

Logo with tagline

Dare to dream, dare to speak, dare to fight, dare to succeed. The font used for our tagline is Prometo Medium Italic with a tracking value of 10.

Dare to dream, dare to speak, dare to fight, dare to succeed. The font used for our tagline is Prometo Medium Italic with a tracking value of 10.

Nerv Logo with Tagline

Typography

The typefaces, with its distinctive square and rounded

features highlight the bold attitude of the young fitness freaks. Prometo and Soleto are both versatile sans serif cousins.

For those who dare

Prometo

Primary 

Headings and Subheadings, Prometo Bold Italic.

Secondary

For those who dare

Soleto

Body Copy, Soleto Regular I Descriptors, Soleto Light

Color Palette

The primary color palette is bold, energetic,

vibrant and passionate.

Primary 

Black

Bright Red

White

CMYK  0  0  0  100
RGB  0  0  0
#000000

CMYK  0  95  75  0
RGB  238  48  66 
#ee3042

CMYK  0  0  0  0
RGB  255  255  255 
#ffffff

The secondary color palette is bright, cool and energetic capturing both our young male and female users.

Secondary

Purple

Blue

C: 65 M: 100 Y: 0 K: 0
R: 120 G: 43 B: 144
#782b90

CMYK  100  60  0  0
RGB  0  97  175 
#0061af

Visual Elements

These elements aim to highlight a constant journey,

a climb, its failures and perseverance. 

NERV Brand Elements

Applications

Imagery 

The imagery focuses on the active young individuals and their strength, passion and desires. The imagery should capture motion and expression. It should energize and inspire the audience to be bold and to DARE. 

The imagery focuses on the active young individuals and their strength, passion and desires. The imagery should capture motion and expression. It should energize and inspire the audience to be bold and to DARE. 

Sport Shoes Photography Guidelines

Some guidelines to be followed.

Sport Shoes Photography Guidelines

Shoes

The logo must be stitched onto the shoes

in all the following places as shown.

Sport Shoes tags
Sneakers NERV

Shoebox Packaging

Comfort, confidence, grip and motion for those who dare. 

Sports Shoebox Packaging

Socks & Tags

This is how the identity will translate on our shoe tags and socks.

Shoe tag
Socs.gif

Promotional Posts

We are a brand that believes in motion

Promotional Posts Sport Shoes

We see teenagers as the drivers of motion

NERV Sports_Promotion-31.png
NERV Sports_Promo_Promo.png
NERV Sports_Promotion-32.png

Do you dare?

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