MAAT Transversal is a branding concept for a hypothetical exhibition at the MAAT Museum, exploring the intersection between technology and human-made artistry. The identity reflects the tension and dialogue between digital precision and human gesture.
OVERVIEW
Year:
2023
Location:
Portugal
Type:
Academic Project
Services:
Branding
Logo Design
Digital Assets
Webdesign
Colorful graphic collage with repeated text 'maat transversal' and dates '3/03 26/03' in bold black and white on pink, blue, and orange abstract shapes.
The Challenge
The brief required the development of a visual identity for a speculative exhibition aligned with MAAT’s values, innovation, experimentation, and cultural dialogue.The challenge was to create a system that could visually reconcile two seemingly opposing forces: technological structure and human expression.
The Approach
The visual system emerged from the combination of hand-drawn sketching and digital construction. I explored how spontaneous marks could coexist with rigid geometric forms. Rectangular compositions and neon color accents represent the technological dimension, while sketch-based elements introduce human presence and imperfection. This contrast creates a layered system that reflects the exhibition’s core theme, coexistence rather than opposition.
Colorful street poster with the text 'maat transversal' and dates 3/03 to 26/03, displayed near a crosswalk on an urban street.
Framed colorful poster on a white wall with the words 'maat', 'trans', 'ver', and 'sal' along with dates 3/03 and 26/03 in a bold, modern design.
Four colorful event flyers arranged diagonally with text blocks highlighted in orange, pink, blue, and purple on white backgrounds.
Colorful tote bag with geometric orange, pink, and blue shapes and the words 'maat trans versal' printed in black on white rectangles.Three circular badges with colorful geometric backgrounds and the word 'maat transversal' split across white blocks.
The Application
The identity was applied across printed materials, stationery, merchandise, and motion assets. The modular structure allows the rectangles, sketches, and color system to shift and reconfigure while maintaining visual coherence.
The Outcome
The project demonstrates a flexible and cohesive branding system capable of adapting across physical and digital formats.It strengthened my ability to build visual identities that balance experimentation with structure, while maintaining consistency across multiple touchpoints.
Colorful graphic with staggered orange, blue, and pink rectangles containing the words 'maat', 'transversal', and dates '3/03' and '26/03'.Three ballpoint pens with silver clips and tips, featuring colorful abstract designs in pink, blue, and orange, each labeled with 'maat transversal'.
Four multicolored wristbands with the word 'Visitante' and various patterns and numbers on each.
Two white and orange graphic t-shirts laid flat, front one with the word 'transversal' split into three black text blocks on orange background.Person holding a white book cover decorated with bold orange, blue, and pink geometric shapes and words 'maat trans versal' in black.