Mockup of Canton Controllers collateral

Canton Controllers

Spring 2022

The Canton Controllers are a fictional esports team that values diversity and equality. The team provides opportunities for less-represented groups in esports while remaining unique and empowering.

The Canton Controllers branding is bold. A strong, sans serif font called Usual helps to convey this. The hot pink swatch not only contrasts with the black and white swatches, but it is not a typical color seen in the esports scene, making the logo stand out. The logo uses the imagery of a controller, which is a play on the team’s name. The sharp horns on the controller create a sideways C and symbolize the team’s strength and virtue.

The Canton Controllers’ branding system includes a letterhead, business card, and a #10 envelope. All items feature the logo and pull in different elements. For example, the angle from the horns is used to create a border on the letterhead.

The identity guide for Canton Controllers provides a convenient place to view the primary and secondary logos, the proper use, branding system, and more.

Process

Type & Swatches


Type and swatch studies for Canton Controllers branding

Type studies and swatches used in Canton Controllers branding

Sketches


Logo sketches for Canton Controllers

Various initial sketch concepts for Canton Controllers logo

Logo sketches for Canton Controllers

More initial sketch concepts for logo

1st Logo


First flag version of Canton Controllers Logo

First flag logo

2nd Logo


Second controller version of Canton Controllers logo

Second controller logo

Final Version

Logos
Final Canton Controllers logo

Final primary and seconday logos


Collateral
Canton Controllers collateral, including envelope, letterhead, and business card

Canton Controllers collateral which includes a #10 envelope, letterhead, and business card

Guidelines
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