Tiled pattern of small white Deadpan icons—including toilets, rainbows, skulls, plungers and spray bottles—scattered across a solid black background.
Tiled pattern of small white Deadpan icons—including toilets, rainbows, skulls, plungers and spray bottles—scattered across a solid black background.
Black bucket hat floating against black, embroidered at the front with the distressed white Deadpan smiley face logo (X eyes, tongue out).
Black bucket hat floating against black, embroidered at the front with the distressed white Deadpan smiley face logo (X eyes, tongue out).
Black drawstring fabric bag set against pitch-black, printed centrally with the distressed white Deadpan smiley face logo (X eyes, tongue out).
Black drawstring fabric bag set against pitch-black, printed centrally with the distressed white Deadpan smiley face logo (X eyes, tongue out).

CASE STUDY

CASE STUDY

CASE STUDY

Deadpan Supply

Deadpan Supply is a concept-led streetwear label that blends sarcasm with stark simplicity. I created a minimal packaging system built around a flatline expression and bold black-and-white detailing, designed to stand out by doing very little. Clean, dry, and quietly confident.

Services

Packaging design

Logo design

Brand guidelines

Year

2024

CLIENT

Deadpan Supply Company

Deadpan wordmark on black: bold white “Deadpan” in italic sans-serif, preceded by a distressed white smiley face logo (crossed-out eyes, tongue sticking out) on a solid black field.
Deadpan wordmark on black: bold white “Deadpan” in italic sans-serif, preceded by a distressed white smiley face logo (crossed-out eyes, tongue sticking out) on a solid black field.
White distressed smiley face logo (X eyes, tongue out) centred on a solid black background, showing rough, hand-painted edges.
White distressed smiley face logo (X eyes, tongue out) centred on a solid black background, showing rough, hand-painted edges.
Black metallic foil pouch photographed from above, printed with a glossy white distressed smiley face logo (X eyes, tongue out) in the centre, faintly showing small white icon patterns beneath.
Black metallic foil pouch photographed from above, printed with a glossy white distressed smiley face logo (X eyes, tongue out) in the centre, faintly showing small white icon patterns beneath.

01. The Challenge

Ice Privacy required a scalable identity that could bridge the gap between high-level corporate trust and functional, everyday product usage. The goal was to build an ecosystem that felt both impenetrable (security) and accessible (usability) for a future where privacy is the ultimate currency.

02. The Concept: "Visual DNA"

Rather than a static logo, I developed a "Visual DNA"—a set of design principles that allow the brand to scale across a suite of security apps while maintaining a cohesive voice. This system ensures that whether a user is looking at a 3D animation or a mobile dashboard, the feeling of "Ice Privacy" remains constant.

03. Strategic Color Theory

The choice of a dark palette and blue accents was a deliberate psychological move to align Ice Privacy with the industry's highest standards of protection.

The Blue Anchor: Establishing Trust

In the world of cybersecurity, blue isn't just a color; it’s a promise. By utilizing deep, saturated blues, we tapped into:

  • Reliability: Reassuring users that their sensitive data is handled with integrity.

  • Calmness: Offsetting the inherent stress of digital threats with a non-threatening, professional interface.

  • Authority: Leveraging darker shades of blue to signal intelligence and technical expertise.

The Dark Canvas: Power & Precision

We opted for a sophisticated dark-mode-first approach to create a "defensive" narrative.

  • Cyber-Noir Aesthetics: The dark palette reflects the environment where security lives—the quiet, serious space of protection against "black hat" actors.

  • High-Contrast Clarity: A dark background allows our "Ice Blue" assets and custom 3D illustrations to pop, guiding the user’s eye toward critical security alerts and data points.

  • Premium Minimalism: The sleek, modern aesthetic positions Ice Privacy as a high-end, cutting-edge solution rather than a standard utility app.

04. Execution & Deliverables

To bring this "Visual DNA" to life, the project covered every touchpoint of the user journey:

  • Master Identity: A rigorous brand guide ensuring consistency across all future sub-products.

  • 3D Motion Design: Custom animations that visualize the abstract concept of "data encryption" into tangible, icy structures.

  • Responsive Web Ecosystem: A high-performance site that scales seamlessly from desktop to mobile, maintaining the brand's sophisticated "Tech" feel at every resolution.

05. The Result

Ice Privacy now possesses a brand identity that is as robust as its software. By combining the psychology of trust (Blue) with the aesthetic of power (Black), we created a visual language that doesn't just look like a tech company—it feels like a fortress.

Testimonial

Testimonial

Testimonial

Max, Founder of Deadpan Supply

"Elliot nailed the tone straight away. No fluff, no overthinking, just a brand that feels sharp, intentional, and unmistakably us."