Golden A' Design Award Winner 2025
Ebru Sile Goksel's La Plage Brand Identity presents a masterfully orchestrated flat-lay composition of circular coasters arranged in a dynamic asymmetrical scatter across a warm, sun-dappled stone surface, where natural light rakes diagonally from the upper left, casting soft penumbral shadows that establish convincing three-dimensionality and temporal specificity suggestive of Mediterranean afternoon illumination. The chromatic architecture operates through a sophisticated triadic relationship anchored by deep olive-khaki greens occupying the dominant circular fields, complemented by warm terracotta on a singular accent coaster at lower left, with the remaining pieces rendered in creamy off-white and warm beige tones that harmonize with the travertine-like substrate. The illustrative vocabulary draws from early twentieth-century travel poster aesthetics and Art Deco figuration, featuring elegantly stylized human forms engaged in leisure activities—a woman reclining in a striped beach chair beneath a broad-brimmed hat, another figure poised with a striped parasol, and a swimmer captured mid-dive—all rendered in a limited palette of cream, gold, and touches of vermillion that creates visual coherence across the series. The typographic treatment combines elegant script letterforms with refined sans-serif capitals, the gold foil or metallic printing catching light to create subtle specular highlights that elevate the material presence. Compositional vectors flow counterclockwise from the woven straw bag element intruding from the upper left corner, through the scattered eucalyptus sprigs providing organic interruption, past the lime wedge at bottom center that introduces a fresh citrus-green accent, creating a reading path that encourages examination of each individual piece while maintaining gestalt unity. The figure-ground relationship achieves sophisticated balance, with the circular forms creating positive geometric rhythm against the organic warmth of the stone background, while the deliberate overlap of certain coasters establishes spatial layering and casual authenticity. The overall atmospheric register evokes refined coastal leisure, suggesting an establishment where sophistication meets relaxed conviviality, achieved through the careful integration of vintage-inspired illustration, restrained material palette, and art-directed environmental styling that positions these functional objects as desirable artifacts of lifestyle aspiration.
La Plage is a bold and nostalgic brand identity inspired by the effortless charm of 1950s beach culture. Blending bohemian elegance with seaside sophistication, it features vintage inspired illustrations, expressive typography, and a rich palette of terracotta, green, and gold. Playful slogans, luxe textures, and tactile print finishes enhance the experience, crafting a timeless world where vintage charm seamlessly blends with contemporary elegance. Every detail is crafted to evoke sun soaked leisure, artistic expression, and timeless storytelling with a touch of coastal allure.