Silver A' Design Award Winner 2024
Vibrant kelly green dominates M — N Associates's Giao Hang Tiet Kiem Brand Design, establishing an immediately energetic chromatic foundation where saturated emerald hues blanket approximately ninety percent of the visible picture plane, creating a monochromatic yet dynamically layered visual environment that speaks to contemporary brand identity conventions while maintaining remarkable visual cohesion across multiple spatial planes. The composition presents a figure photographed from behind, positioned slightly left of center, wearing a branded vest that serves as the primary focal element occupying the middle ground, while a large delivery vehicle bearing identical branding elements recedes into soft-focus bokeh in the background, establishing clear figure-ground relationships through differential focus rather than tonal contrast. The mascot character—a simplified, cheerful face wearing a distinctive cap rendered in warm coral-red with forest green accents—appears twice at different scales, creating visual rhythm and reinforcing brand recognition through strategic repetition. The typographic element below the mascot employs a bold, rounded sans-serif letterform in white, providing essential value contrast against the saturated green field. Compositionally, the image adheres to classical portrait orientation with the human figure's shoulders creating a stable horizontal base while the vertical thrust of the standing posture guides the eye upward toward the vehicle's larger mascot iteration. The lighting suggests outdoor daylight conditions, diffused and warm, casting gentle shadows that model the fabric folds of the vest while maintaining even illumination across the scene. Surface textures reveal the synthetic sheen of the vest material, slightly reflective under ambient light, contrasting with the matte finish of the printed graphics. The shallow depth of field, characteristic of contemporary commercial photography using wide apertures, isolates the worker figure while allowing the background branding to remain legible yet subordinate, demonstrating sophisticated understanding of visual hierarchy principles.
The transformation of GHTK's brand design authentically represents Vietnamese traffic and culture. Inspired by motorcycle wheels and alley maps, the redesigned logotype and Confident Smile icon convey joy and assurance through digital integration. Animated typography reflects the dynamic energy of Vietnam's urban landscapes, aiming to resonate with local audiences in the digital era. This innovative approach balances heritage with modernization, capturing the essence of Vietnam's vibrant urban life.