Samsung Developer Universe

Designing the identity of the Universe

Overview

Samsung Developer Universe is an upcoming educational platform for software development. The challenge was creating a brand identity that stands apart from the Samsung Galaxy, a massively iconic product known across the globe. At the same time, the Universe identity must also match the visual aesthetic of the overall Samsung brand.

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Brand Strategy & Identity Design

Our strategy for the brand identity was to create visuals that were unique yet familiar, and would convey a sense of movement and energy. This would reinforce the core brand attributes– playful, engaging, smart and fun.

Samsung Developer Universe Brand Identity Process

The final brand mark is a design that encompasses movement, energy and a sense of wonder. Is it rotating, expanding or contracting? The answer lies in the eye of the beholder. Great care was taken to ensure the logo would not be similar to any of the past incarnations of the Samsung Galaxy.

Brand Identity Mark for the Samsung Developer Universe
Logo lockups of the Samsung Developer Universe brand identity
Logo lockups of the Samsung Developer Universe brand identity

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Branding the Swag

To envision how the brand would come to life, we mocked up the identity and brand colors across various digital and physical products. The swag items could be won through the gamification aspects of the platform, or be given out at Samsung events.

Samsung Developer Universe Apparel - Hat Design
Samsung Developer Universe Apparel - Hat Design
Samsung Developer Universe Apparel - Girl's Tee
Samsung Developer Universe Apparel - Hoodie Design
Samsung Developer Universe Apparel - Guy's Tee
Samsung Developer Universe Brand Identity across swag bag materials
Mobile branding example for Samsung Developer Universe