Chicago based startup PULSE Connect contacted Matt in early 2021. A Logo and blue/orange color pallet were chosen in advance, Matt was asked to create a series of synth wave inspired vector graphics as well as an official brand style guide.
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BELOW: The style guide was created from scratch, detailing approved color families, typefaces, proper logo usage and various mocked up real world examples.
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Pulling from their home base as inspiration the Chicago city skyline was referenced in creating the below promotional graphics
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Alternate images leaning more heavily into the retro futuristic synth wave aesthetic were created by request as well
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