CONFERENCE BRANDING

Surge

Event Branding
Website Design
Logo Design

Objective

Surge is a Black Holes conference targeting professors and research fellows with Ph.D.s in physics, mathematics, or astronomy. With no existing art direction, the conference required a cohesive, engaging, and professional branding system.

Solution

The choice to combine a sans serif and a grotesque typeface reflects the modern, clean, and geometric aesthetic. The abstraction of familiar aerospace forms, such as telescopes and orbital shapes, reinforces the theme. Functional by design, the visual system guides viewers to key information, including speaker schedules, session groupings, and poster board locations.

Completed

Fall 2024

Director

Sean Bacon
Bradford Prarie

Personality

Scientific
Clean
Serious

Typefaces

Geogrotesque
Landform

MOODBOARD

LOGO

Surge
Identity

The Surge logo channels motion and momentum through angular forms and layered gradients. Inspired by energy and clarity, it distills movement into a clean, modern mark that captures the platform’s dynamic and progressive spirit.

BRANDED MATERIALS

Branding Details

Branded items maintain visual interest through bold color contrasts and clear hierarchy, balancing energetic design with professionalism. Each element is intentionally placed to highlight key information and guide the viewer’s eye.

WEBSITE REDESIGN

Streamlined
Highlights

The single-page website opens with an engaging black holes video that plays behind essential conference information, immediately drawing users in. Designed with clarity and purpose, the site enables easy navigation and encourages user conversion without unnecessary clutter.

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