Caitlin Clark x NIKE

Athletic Branding, Logo Design,

OVERVIEW

An athlete identity for one of Nike’s biggest stars: Caitlin Clark.

How do you create an identity for someone whose impact can’t be described? In short, it takes a lot of time, effort and intentionality.

The task we challenged ourselves with was not to simply create a mark that reflected who Caitlin is, but to create a mark that was worthy of everything she would become. A visual representation of the Caitlin Clark effect. A mark that embodies her resounding anthem … this was never a long shot.

After working alongside NIKE to uncover the story behind Caitlin and exploring hundreds of ideas, three truths became impossible to ignore. Her impact is global. Her presence is gravitational. Her game is inescapable. We set out to distill that force into a single mark. Two elegant C forms move together with the same rhythm, flow, and precision that define her game, converging to reveal a third C at the heart of the identity. At either end, sharp points create a visual tension that pulls the eye inward, capturing the undeniable force that draws people toward her. What emerged is more than a signature. It is a mark built to embody the player, the presence, and the movement of a new generation of basketball.

Photo: NIKE Basketball

Photo: NIKE Basketball

Photo: NIKE Basketball

Photos: NIKE Basketball

All Work
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