Wryte — Brand Identity for a Smart Pen
Wryte is a smart pen and stationery brand built around a simple idea: write by hand, think clearer, remember more. The identity needed to hold two things in tension — the warmth of analog writing and the credibility of a tech product. I explored a range of logo directions before landing on the final mark: a rounded, hand-inked wordmark paired with a circular icon that reads clearly at any scale. Earlier concepts leaned sharper and more angular, echoing the "W," but they felt closer to a sports or outdoor brand than a writing tool — so I moved toward something softer and more personal, closer to actual handwriting. Once the identity was locked, I extended it across a full application suite: stainless water bottles, a hardcover notebook, embroidered cap, canvas tote, and packaging for the flagship product — a smart pen with real-time sync and handwriting recognition. Each application was a stress test for the mark at a different scale and material, from foil-stamped stationery to woven cap embroidery.
Date
July 23, 2024
Service
Branding
Build in
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & Affinity


