PARL | Brand Identity & Visual System

The Problem

  • Parl had no merchandise or custom illustrations to visually represent its brand.

  • The brand needed a stronger visual identity that could connect with its natural and soft aesthetic.

  • The existing color direction focused on pastel pink, green, and brown, chosen to represent nature in a gentle, approachable way.

  • There was an opportunity to turn these colors into a more recognizable and cohesive visual system through illustrations and merchandise.

Research

  • PARL is a nonprofit animal shelter focused on rescue, adoption, and community support.

  • The brand centers around animals, compassion, and connection.

  • There was an opportunity to create a more playful and recognizable visual identity.

Target Audience

  • Pet adopters and owners

  • Animal lovers

  • Local families and community members

  • Donors, volunteers, and foster families

Competitors

  • Local animal shelters

  • Animal rescue organizations

  • Pet-focused nonprofits

Inspiration

  • Nature-inspired colors: pastel pink, green, and brown

  • Animal illustrations to create a friendly and approachable look

  • Merchandise that allows supporters to connect with the organization beyond the shelter

Concept

  • Create a soft, playful visual identity inspired by animals and nature.

  • Use hand-drawn illustrations to give PARL a more personal and approachable feel.

  • Develop merchandise that allows supporters to connect with and represent PARL.

  • Use pastel pink, green, and brown to create a warm, natural aesthetic.

Identity

  • A soft and playful identity inspired by animals and nature.

  • Hand-drawn illustrations create a friendly and approachable personality.

  • Pastel pink, green, and brown establish a warm, natural color palette.

  • The identity extends across merchandise and visual materials to create a cohesive brand.

Role

  • Brand & Graphic Designer

  • Developed illustrations and merchandise.

  • Created a cohesive visual direction inspired by nature and animals.

Tools

  • Adobe Illustrator — illustrations & graphics

  • Adobe Photoshop — mockups & image editing

  • Adobe InDesign — layouts & presentation

  • Procreate — hand-drawn illustrations

Process Illustrations

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