The next dimension of innovation.
Continuous Composites
online/interactive
online/interactive
The Client and Brief:
Contribution
- Identity design
- Web design
- Product design
- Print collateral
- Iconography
- Photography
Continuous Composites is a rapidly growing startup founded in 2012, that is disrupting a decade’s old industry. CF3D® combines the power of composite materials with rapid curing resins to create a moldless, out-of-autoclave (OOA) manufacturing process.
The goal was to create a unified brand, which meant developing a design language that would help emphasize the company’s objectives and create one concise visual experience across every design medium.
client / brief
identity
The Identity:
The composites industry is a very competitive space. The first challenge was creating an identity that would elevate the company and provide a well-established presence. A 3D shape in a 2D mark was chosen to provide visual depth while also being a 3D object that could be physically printed with the technology. The logotype was modified to favor more modern, flowing lines that help provide a continuous flow.
The Website:
Credit:
- Me - Photos, design, and development
- Allie Hambling - Creative direction and content
Tools Used:
- Adobe XD
- Webflow
The composites industry was starting to pay attention to this flourishing startup in North Idaho. This website needed to educate the world about what was going on at 215 E Lakeside. But, this couldn’t happen with just one designer, it would take a team. From content to colors to layout and graphics, it was a team effort that all began at the whiteboard.
visit the websitewebsite
Website Layout
Website Style Guide
Print Collateral:
Tools Used:
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- iPad Sketch App
The website was only part of the challenge. While it was able to partially educate the user, it required equally impressive print collateral to leave a truly lasting impression. This was a fun challenge because print is always less forgiving than digital.
print collateral
Tablet Controller Interface:
Credit:
- Me - UX design & prototyping
- Kyle Cummings - Backend development
- Josiah Coad - Backend development
- Elisha Coad - Frontend development
Tools Used:
- Sketch
- Lucid Chart
- Jira
- InVision
As an early exploration, a creative brief was set to guide a deep dive into a touch screen interface capable of controlling and monitoring 3D prints. The Robot Operation System (ROS) would need to access part files from a database, send this data to the robot, monitor all sensors on the print head and robot, and display the status of resources onboard the print head.
get a deeper lookcontrol interface
Conclusion - Dream Work Makes the Team Work:
It might sound a bit odd saying "Dreamwork makes a team work," but in the case of our business, it was the Wild West. We were creating a technology that had never been pursued before. It would take the dream of what could be to shape what was to come.
In mid-2017, the goal was to use my collection of skills to grow the visual brand of a company. Continuous Composites provided such a platform and entrusted me with creating a brand to match and elevate a thriving startup. As the business continues to grow, I have learned one irrefutable thing: one person alone cannot shape a brand. It takes a collective of individuals pursuing a common goal to achieve success.
conclusion
Bonus Material - Photography:
photography
