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Katyayani Professional Development Facilitator

Katyayani, or Dr Katya Langmuur, is a professional development facilitator, academic. Created Logo and web design under the briefing direction.

Katyayani Logo Design

Katyayani Professional Development Facilitator

Katyayani, or Dr Katya Langmuur, is a professional development facilitator and academic and meditation teacher. With a PhD in charismatic leadership, coupled with over twenty years of hands-on experience with groups and individuals, she finds innovative and engaging ways of threading behavioural science, psychology, philosophy and ethics into modern ways of living and working.

Project Includes

Design Ideation
Design Direction
Final Design
Design Presentation

Year

Client: Dr Katya Langmuur 
Project: Katyayani Logo Design

Katyayani

Assignment

The logo must encompass a message of calmness, spirituality and fulfilment. Distinct from more commonly seen therapy logos, with a classical look and is easy to read.

Objective

The colours need to show calm, resolution and distinction and stand out from the crowd.
I am a spiritual person with knowledge in several traditional meditation techniques — an excellent understanding of human nature and phycology.

Envision a logo for Katyayani Holistic Therapist, set against a minimalist backdrop, capturing the vibrant colors and dynamic movements that embody life’s essence.

A stylized logo showcases the name "Katyayani" in capital letters, accompanied by the tagline "Heart Teachings for Body and Soul." The design features flowing, multicolored waves in shades of purple, pink, and red on a pristine white background.

Creating a simplified version of a logo while retaining its core shapes and dynamic movements can be a clever solution for challenging placement scenarios. This approach ensures the logo remains recognizable and maintains its brand identity, even in the most demanding of spaces.

The image showcases "KATYAYANI" in bold, uppercase letters, accompanied by the subheading "Heart Teachings for Body and Soul." Abstract curved lines in light colors gracefully flow across the bottom and left side of the image.

Embrace the elegance of simplicity with a minimalistic website design. The focus is on a clean layout where the logo and key elements are strategically placed to create a visually appealing and user-friendly interface. This design philosophy not only enhances the user experience but also ensures that your brand message is conveyed clearly and effectively.

Brand colors and gradients are pivotal in maintaining brand coherence. They serve as a visual language that can evoke powerful emotions and create a lasting impression on the target audience. Strategic use of these elements can significantly enhance brand recognition and provide a competitive edge. It’s essential to select colors that align with the brand’s identity and message, ensuring they resonate with consumers and stand out in the marketplace.

An image displaying a color palette with primary and secondary colors. The primary colors include shades of pink, purple, black, and white, each labeled "Katyayani." The secondary colors are gradients of pink and purple showcased in a vertical bar.

Additional Information​

The client, Katya, made further requests to complete the logo design Process. The demand for a website, office stationery and brochure covering their ethos and services.

Website planning and research process, the WordPress platform was the choice after other platforms and technologies, as options with pros and cons of each platform. Experience with WordPress platforms is the first choice to work with WordPress for ease of use and management.

In addition, the client was presented with several WordPress frameworks to help with the website use, maintenance and updates. Frameworks like Elementor, and Divi Themes by

Elegant Themes, and a few other options would give a broader range and understanding. The site needed to allow the logo and logomark to stand out and have a clear space and calmness.

 

Brochure Design & Office Stationery

The logo design and colours were used in office stationery and business card design, with a trifold brochure detailing Katyiania ethos and services with a strong emphasis on the colour purple.

Further Training in the use of WordPress and Divi Theme followed.