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Beyond the Logo
When the founders of Redlined approached us, they didn’t ask for a logo. They asked for a flag.
They weren’t building a company; they were building a tribe. They were a group of automotive enthusiasts who lived for the adrenaline of the redline—that moment when the tachometer hits the limit and the engine screams.
Our challenge: How do you capture that visceral feeling in a static brand identity?
The Aesthetic of Speed
We knew that a corporate, clean, “tech” look would fail. This brand needed to smell like gasoline and burnt rubber.
We developed a visual language based on Aggression and Precision.
1. The Typography
We chose a custom typeface with sharp, forward-leaning angles. It looks fast even when it’s standing still. It mimics the aerodynamic lines of a GT3 race car.
2. The Color Palette
We bypassed the standard “Ferrari Red.” Instead, we chose a palette of Asphalt Black, Chrome Silver, and a piercing Neon Red that vibrates against dark backgrounds. It’s the color of a brake light in the rain.
3. The Imagery
We moved away from staged “showroom” photos. We focused on motion blur, grain, and high-contrast night shots. We wanted the viewer to feel like they were in the passenger seat at 3 AM.
Building the Digital Clubhouse
A community brand needs a home.
We built a digital platform that wasn’t just a brochure—it was a clubhouse.
- Member Spotlights: A section dedicated to the stories of individual drivers and their builds.
- Event Drops: A “hype” system for releasing event tickets that created scarcity and demand.
- Merch Drops: An integrated e-commerce store for limited-edition apparel.
The Result
Redlined didn’t just launch; it exploded.
Within 3 months, they had 5,000 active members. Their first merch drop sold out in 12 minutes. They became more than a car club; they became a lifestyle brand.
This is the power of Community Branding. It’s not about selling a product; it’s about selling an identity.
See how we translate horsepower into HTML in our deep dive on automotive web design.
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