Two taekwondo fighters in white uniforms with black belts on black background, one performing a high kick wearing red protective gear, the other in a fighting stance, with text 'Become exceptional.' and 9th Island Taekwondo logo.

9th Island Taekwondo

Distinct brand identity in a 17-day sprint to launch

Role

Graphic Designer, Brand Strategist

Deliverables

Branding Guideline, Website, Social Media

Challenge

Disciplined Growth, not a 'Belt Factory'

Master Ishida already fell in love with this symbol for his Taekwondo Dojang.

It was my job to make sure the brand could stand out in an already crowded market

Black and white circular yin-yang inspired design with the number 9 integrated.

Core Identity

We needed a flexible system that could work on everything from an embroidered uniform and a mobile screen. I prioritized bold legibility and cultural resonance.

The Mark(s)

Large, clean shot of the logo. Show the grid/geometry behind it to prove precision.

Black and white logo of 9th Island Taekwondo featuring a stylized number 9 inside a circle with text below.black color sample with 9th Island Taekwondo logoRed color sample labeled Kyok Red with HEX #DC2727, RGB 220 39 39, CMYK 8 98 100 1, and 9th Island Taekwondo logo in white.Blue color sample with the text 'SOOM BLUE' and its HEX, RGB, CMYK color codes above the white logo and text '9TH ISLAND TAEKWONDO'.

Real-World Applications

A brand lives in the real world.

I specificailly designed the physical merchandise to build 'team pride' and the digital experience to drive sign-ups.

Physical

Outdoor signage, merchandise, and sparring equipment: all designed around the idea that 9th Island wants to build a community that people are proud of.

Woman wearing white Century headgear and blue 9th Island Taekwondo chest guard with black belt and white hand gloves.
symbol-only sign mounted on a building exterior.
Black T-shirt with a white circular logo featuring the number 9 and text reading '9th Island Taekwondo' on the front.White athletic shorts with blue waistband and trim, featuring a black and white 9th Island Taekwondo logo on the right leg.White t-shirt with logo

Digital

The mobile-first website is designed around a conversion-focused user flow that guides visitors from discovery to booking a trial class.

Laptop and smartphone mockup of brand website

The Outcomes

noun project icon created by SeungJun

Launched on Time

Brand and website went live before the grand opening, capturing initial interest.

noun project icon created by Marcus DeClarke

Immediate Differentiation

Polished, professional look successfully positioned the studio as the professional in the local market.

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Client Success

100+ New clients within 9 weeks of launch, 300 new followers on Instagram in 3 weeks.