Kony Inc, is a cloud-based provider of mobility and internet-of-things systems and services. In 2007, I worked with the founder, Raj Koneru, on branding and identity for the then-Orlando-based company. It released its first product, the KonyOne Platform in 2009 and was subsequently acquired.
Agency: 405 Group. Creative Direction: Jim Curl. Designers: Chris Buehler, Jim Curl, Vanessa Jeschke, Adam Vanderhoof
Back before Tesla made large banks of batteries cool, there was Canara (now a part of CPG). They provide backup battery and systems and pioneered the idea that you could remotely monitor and detect these batteries. I worked with founder Bart Cotton to transform what was then the Intellibat brand. The project included website, brand messaging, logo and creating the iconic name — inspired by canaries used in coal mines to warn of danger.
Agency: 405 Group. Creative Direction: Jim Curl. Designers: Chris Buehler, Jim Curl, Vanessa Jeschke, Adam Vanderhoof
Vertex US is an early stage VC that backs fearless founders building a smarter digital economy through B2B software. Before it expanded internationally, it was just Vertex Ventures. We worked with Silicon Valley legends Jonathan Heiliger and In Sik Rhee on the identity, branding and website.
Agency: 405 Group. Creative Direction: Jim Curl. Designers: Chris Buehler, Jim Curl, Vanessa Jeschke, Adam Vanderhoof
Civil Disobedience was conceived as both a social club and a speakeasy offering its members exclusive privileges and networking opportunities, while exploring the joy of hyper seasonal mixology and rare spirits. Unfortunately, it never got off the ground.
Cathay Innovation is a multi-stage venture capital firm, affiliated to Cathay Capital, that goes beyond the traditional VC playbook by providing entrepreneurs the support of a global ecosystem. I was in on the ground floor and worked closely with co-founder and CEO Denis Barrier and founder and President of Cathay Capital MingPo Cai to create the identity and first website.
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