Jacques Megnizin

, New York, New York
Stack of black-and-white Deadpan shipping boxes: a large white box on top with a distressed black smiley face logo (X eyes, tongue out), and beneath it several black boxes printed with small white icon patterns and “Deadpan” branding on the sides, all against a pitch-black background.
Stack of black-and-white Deadpan shipping boxes: a large white box on top with a distressed black smiley face logo (X eyes, tongue out), and beneath it several black boxes printed with small white icon patterns and “Deadpan” branding on the sides, all against a pitch-black background.

Details

Details

Details

African Student Union

Problem The African Student Union at Syracuse University needed a cohesive visual identity that reflected the diversity, pride, and vibrancy of African cultures. The existing branding lacked unity and did not fully capture the organization’s energy, limiting student engagement and weakening its presence on campus. Solution A comprehensive design system was developed to refresh the African Student Union’s visual identity across social media and event materials. Incorporating traditional African patterns, bold color palettes, and modern typography, the system establishes consistent guidelines while balancing cultural heritage with contemporary student voices. The result strengthens visibility, reinforces authenticity, and fosters a sense of pride and belonging within the African student community at Syracuse.

Services

Packaging design

Logo design

Brand guidelines

Year

2024

Client

Deadpan Supply Company

Deadpan wordmark on black: bold white “Deadpan” in italic sans-serif, preceded by a distressed white smiley face logo (crossed-out eyes, tongue sticking out) on a solid black field.
Deadpan wordmark on black: bold white “Deadpan” in italic sans-serif, preceded by a distressed white smiley face logo (crossed-out eyes, tongue sticking out) on a solid black field.
White distressed smiley face logo (X eyes, tongue out) centred on a solid black background, showing rough, hand-painted edges.
White distressed smiley face logo (X eyes, tongue out) centred on a solid black background, showing rough, hand-painted edges.
Bold white “Deadpan” italic wordmark centred on black, with no other graphics or background detail.
Bold white “Deadpan” italic wordmark centred on black, with no other graphics or background detail.
Black metallic foil pouch photographed from above, printed with a glossy white distressed smiley face logo (X eyes, tongue out) in the centre, faintly showing small white icon patterns beneath.
Black metallic foil pouch photographed from above, printed with a glossy white distressed smiley face logo (X eyes, tongue out) in the centre, faintly showing small white icon patterns beneath.
Tiled pattern of small white Deadpan icons—including toilets, rainbows, skulls, plungers and spray bottles—scattered across a solid black background.
Tiled pattern of small white Deadpan icons—including toilets, rainbows, skulls, plungers and spray bottles—scattered across a solid black background.
Black bucket hat floating against black, embroidered at the front with the distressed white Deadpan smiley face logo (X eyes, tongue out).
Black bucket hat floating against black, embroidered at the front with the distressed white Deadpan smiley face logo (X eyes, tongue out).
Black drawstring fabric bag set against pitch-black, printed centrally with the distressed white Deadpan smiley face logo (X eyes, tongue out).
Black drawstring fabric bag set against pitch-black, printed centrally with the distressed white Deadpan smiley face logo (X eyes, tongue out).