Branding | Motion Design | Digital & Social Media

The Rock School of Dance

overview
For the rebranding of The Rock School of Dance, a prestigious dance company in Philadelphia, I aimed to capture the essence of movement and transformation through a dynamic and elegant visual identity. My goal was to reflect the fluidity and energy of dance, ensuring that every element—whether static or in motion—conveys a sense of progression and growth.This rebrand includes a refined logo system that adapts to different placements, emphasizing movement through its shifting compositions. To bring this vision to life, I utilized Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Figma, allowing for seamless design execution across both static and motion applications.
Process
For this project, I studied dancers in motion, sketching their fluid movements to create three dynamic logo icons. Starting with hand-drawn animations, I refined these icons to capture the rhythm of dance. Designed to shift positions—left, center, and right—the logo icons can also wrap around dancers across both static and motion materials, reinforcing movement and transformation throughout the branding.
identity system:

The visual identity balances elegance, movement, and structure. I chose a refined mauve and green palette to evoke both sophistication and vitality, reflecting the school’s nurturing yet dynamic nature. For typography, Quinche Sans serves as the title font, bringing bold energy and modernity, while Aktiv Grotesk Medium provides a clean, structured foundation for body text. The three logo icons are designed to shift positions—appearing on the left, top, or right—always maintaining movement while reinforcing a structured system.

The motion graphic showcases the three logo icons dynamically shifting between their branding positions—left, center, and right—mirroring the movement of dance. Designed to reinforce the fluid yet structured identity, this animation can be used as a loading screen between performances, displayed on hallway screens throughout the school, or integrated into digital signage.

The website banner beautifully showcases how the logo icons interact with imagery, seamlessly shifting positions to reflect the fluidity and energy of dance. This dynamic interaction not only highlights the brand’s sense of movement but also strengthens the visual identity across all platforms.

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