A Question For

2024

A Question For

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A Question For
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2024

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Branding // Product Design //

Transforming AQF from a vision into a reality, steering the brand and enhancing the user experience from the ground up. My comprehensive approach covered the spectrum of design—from brand identity to UX/UI design—ensuring the platform's core principles of empathy and community resonate through every user interaction. Collaboratively working with developers, I've helped hone the app's features and functionalities, setting a solid foundation for a successful market entry and robust user engagement.

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LOVE AT THA FUNCTION

2023

A Live Dating Show

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LOVE AT THA FUNCTION
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2023

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Brand Activation // Branding // Motion Design //

Oversaw the complete branding journey, orchestrated the motion design, directed the creative vision, and crafted the print design elements. As the Lead Designer, I orchestrated the brand identity, aligning it with the energetic and unpredictable nature of live matchmaking, utilizing a bold and refreshing approach to design.

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Chromebook Plus

2023

Power to Surpass Expectations

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Chromebook Plus
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2023

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The goal was not only to display the specifications of the product but also to create an engaging storyline that emphasizes the experience of using the Chromebook Plus. As a member of the creative team, I played a key role in coming up with unique interaction designs that align with the "Works like magic, feels like fun" philosophy of the Chromebook Plus. I led the effort to conceptualize and implement the laptops forming a plus animations and web interactions on the landing page.

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Congo Blue

2023

Rhythms of the Heartland

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Congo Blue
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2023

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Led a team of designers in the rebrand of Congo blue production

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Adobe Express

2022

Simplifying Creativity

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Adobe Express
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2022

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I made 40+ custom animations to represent the brand's essence in a captivating way. These animations conveyed the product's value in 10 seconds, set a new standard for brand storytelling, and improved the digital experience.

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Entropy In protopia

2022

DEMYSTIFYING EMERGING CREATIVE ECONOMIES

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Entropy In protopia
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2022

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We were responsible for designing the event's wayfinding, brand identity, visuals, and signage for panellists and artists.

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ALIM SABR

2021

Portfolio Design for Director & Cinematographer

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2021

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Brand refresh and website for Webflow, an US company, based in San Francisco, that provides software as a service for website building and hosting.

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Dilla Time

2021

Grooves from the Genius of J Dilla

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Dilla Time
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2021

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The deck was more than a presentation; it was a visual experience, conveying the depth of Dilla's craft and the profound emotion his beats evoke. The challenge was to create a design that was as timeless and expressive as his music, which continues to inspire artists and producers.

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JEENYUHS

2021

Not a Documentary About Kanye West

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JEENYUHS
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2021

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As Part Of The Team, I Conceptualized Design Layouts For The Microsite And Produced 2D And 3D Motion Assets, Which Was Utilized Throughout The Web Experience. I worked with CTHDRL to create a landing page for 'Jeen-Yuhs, ’ a docu-series exploring the life of Kanye West, directed by Coodie & Chike.

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Overtime Elite

2021

Gameplay at its Pinnacle

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Overtime Elite
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2021

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I was responsible for designing print signage that aligned with the brand essence of Overtime. Additionally, I curated a series of artworks that embodied "The Future of Sport" collection. The event's highlight was an immersive kaleidoscope tunnel that provided guests with photo opportunities. I ensured that the preparation throughout the project's specific phases was meticulous and that the hand-off of production master files was streamlined.

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Grey Experiments

2021

Grey Experiments Collection S/S 21

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Grey Experiments
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2021

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My role was to create unconventional, engaging scenes that challenge and delight the audience. I directed the digital art campaign, reimagined through digital fashion.

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PRIVATE CLIENT

2021

The Pinnacle of Exclusive Service

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PRIVATE CLIENT
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2021

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Played a pivotal role in branding and identity, ensuring a cohesive and elite visual narrative. Championed the packaging design, bringing together luxury and functionality in harmony. Directed the brand's visual narrative, from conceptualizing the identity to executing the packaging design, each step meticulously aligned with Farfetch's luxury positioning.

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Forem

2020

A Communal Oriented Approach For Developers

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Forem
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2020

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In Translation

2022

Artistic Dialogues Across Mediums

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In Translation
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2022

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Brand Activation // Branding // Motion Design //

We guided the visual narrative as we provided curatorial support to seamlessly integrate the various art forms and enhance the spatial experience.

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Sephora Squad

2021

Celebrating Authentic Beauty Voices

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Sephora Squad
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2021

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Conceptualizing the brand-aligned packaging design to oversee the production of various brand assets for events focused on wellness and self-care.

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GLENMORANGIE

2021

A Floral Symphony in A Bottle

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GLENMORANGIE
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2021

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Led the branding and identity, ensuring a seamless marriage of Glenmorangie's ethos and Azuma Makoto's artistic vision. Fine-tuned packaging design to echo the elegance and allure of the collaboration.

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RAPSEASON

2019

Beats Beyond Borders

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RAPSEASON
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2019

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Guided the website's creative and strategic revamp, enhancing the user journey to reflect the thrill of live performances. Additionally, I crafted a series of graphics that visually amplify the brand’s voice and the live music narrative.

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// TIMELINE

1997-2024

2024

2023

Chromebook Plus

Chromebook Plus
,
2023

The goal was not only to display the specifications of the product but also to create an engaging storyline that emphasizes the experience of using the Chromebook Plus. As a member of the creative team, I played a key role in coming up with unique interaction designs that align with the "Works like magic, feels like fun" philosophy of the Chromebook Plus. I led the effort to conceptualize and implement the laptops forming a plus animations and web interactions on the landing page.

Congo Blue

Congo Blue
,
2023

Led a team of designers in the rebrand of Congo blue production

LOVE AT THA FUNCTION

LOVE AT THA FUNCTION
,
2023

Oversaw the complete branding journey, orchestrated the motion design, directed the creative vision, and crafted the print design elements. As the Lead Designer, I orchestrated the brand identity, aligning it with the energetic and unpredictable nature of live matchmaking, utilizing a bold and refreshing approach to design.

A Question For

A Question For
,
2024

Transforming AQF from a vision into a reality, steering the brand and enhancing the user experience from the ground up. My comprehensive approach covered the spectrum of design—from brand identity to UX/UI design—ensuring the platform's core principles of empathy and community resonate through every user interaction. Collaboratively working with developers, I've helped hone the app's features and functionalities, setting a solid foundation for a successful market entry and robust user engagement.

2022

2021

JEENYUHS

JEENYUHS
,
2021

As Part Of The Team, I Conceptualized Design Layouts For The Microsite And Produced 2D And 3D Motion Assets, Which Was Utilized Throughout The Web Experience. I worked with CTHDRL to create a landing page for 'Jeen-Yuhs, ’ a docu-series exploring the life of Kanye West, directed by Coodie & Chike.

Adobe Express

Adobe Express
,
2022

I made 40+ custom animations to represent the brand's essence in a captivating way. These animations conveyed the product's value in 10 seconds, set a new standard for brand storytelling, and improved the digital experience.

ALIM SABR

ALIM SABR
,
2021

Brand refresh and website for Webflow, an US company, based in San Francisco, that provides software as a service for website building and hosting.

Dilla Time

Dilla Time
,
2021

The deck was more than a presentation; it was a visual experience, conveying the depth of Dilla's craft and the profound emotion his beats evoke. The challenge was to create a design that was as timeless and expressive as his music, which continues to inspire artists and producers.

Overtime Elite

Overtime Elite
,
2021

I was responsible for designing print signage that aligned with the brand essence of Overtime. Additionally, I curated a series of artworks that embodied "The Future of Sport" collection. The event's highlight was an immersive kaleidoscope tunnel that provided guests with photo opportunities. I ensured that the preparation throughout the project's specific phases was meticulous and that the hand-off of production master files was streamlined.

Entropy In protopia

Entropy In protopia
,
2022

We were responsible for designing the event's wayfinding, brand identity, visuals, and signage for panellists and artists.

PRIVATE CLIENT

PRIVATE CLIENT
,
2021

Played a pivotal role in branding and identity, ensuring a cohesive and elite visual narrative. Championed the packaging design, bringing together luxury and functionality in harmony. Directed the brand's visual narrative, from conceptualizing the identity to executing the packaging design, each step meticulously aligned with Farfetch's luxury positioning.

Grey Experiments

Grey Experiments
,
2021

My role was to create unconventional, engaging scenes that challenge and delight the audience. I directed the digital art campaign, reimagined through digital fashion.

Sephora Squad

Sephora Squad
,
2021

Conceptualizing the brand-aligned packaging design to oversee the production of various brand assets for events focused on wellness and self-care.

GLENMORANGIE

GLENMORANGIE
,
2021

Led the branding and identity, ensuring a seamless marriage of Glenmorangie's ethos and Azuma Makoto's artistic vision. Fine-tuned packaging design to echo the elegance and allure of the collaboration.

In Translation

In Translation
,
2022

We guided the visual narrative as we provided curatorial support to seamlessly integrate the various art forms and enhance the spatial experience.

2020

2019

Forem

Forem
,
2020

RAPSEASON

RAPSEASON
,
2019

Guided the website's creative and strategic revamp, enhancing the user journey to reflect the thrill of live performances. Additionally, I crafted a series of graphics that visually amplify the brand’s voice and the live music narrative.

© IBRAHEEM BALOGUN 2024

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(1997 - ) Ibraheem Ajibola Balogun is a multidisciplinary designer based in Toronto. His creative process combines culture, strategy, technology and craft. Ibra is currently availiable for new opportunities and partnerships. Read More