Inspired by the mysterious spirit of Japanese folklore and the digital future, this project creates a fundamentally new aesthetic, boldly combining magical traditions and advanced technology in a bold, memorable identity. Bakeneko – a mystical werewolf cat, which has been stirring the imagination of the Japanese for centuries as a symbol of transformation and cunning – gets an unexpected incarnation here, being reinterpreted through the prism of a modern QR code. This unusual synthesis turns the ancient image into a powerful visual anchor, which instantly resonates in the IT-community.
In its essence, this is not just another colloquium for IT people – it is a conceptual space of a new type, where ancient myth meets digital code, creating a unique atmosphere. The stylized Bakeneko, skillfully encrypted in a dynamic QR-design, performs several functions at once: it not only attracts the eye with its mysterious aesthetics, but also serves as a functional portal to the digital lair – just scan the code and you are on the corporate website. This play on contrasts – between the traditional and the modern, between the spiritual and the technological – creates a truly memorable image, where every element is carefully thought out and works to maximize the involvement of the target audience. The key elements of the project have been thought out to the last detail: logo-artefact, in which the silhouette of a mystical cat, woven from pixels with subtle references to ukiyo-e patterns, turns into a fully functional interactive QR code; elaborate IT aesthetics, manifested in interiors and advertising materials through neon graffiti with motifs of Japanese prints and shimmering elements reminiscent of the “matrix” code; viral advertising campaign, built on the spectacular contrast between the ancient spirit and digital reality with a provocative slogan: “Scan the cat – find your co-working space”.
So why is this concept so catchy? Firstly, the non-standard combination of mysticism and technologies creates a truly unique storytelling, which favorably distinguishes the project from its competitors. Secondly, QR code here is not just a technical necessity, but a full-fledged part of the brand, functional and stylish at the same time. Thirdly, precise targeting allows the IT audience to immediately feel “their own” – those cultural codes that speak the same language with them.
As a result, Bakeneko Hacker House becomes not just a place to work and live, but a real modern legend – a space where the lines of the program code unexpectedly bring ancient spirits to life, and every design element makes you wonder if you should become a part of this amazing story. This is a project that does not just offer services, but creates a special digital mythology for a new generation of tech-specialists.





CREDIT
- Agency/Creative: Darya Sergeevna Samuticheva
- Article Title: Darya Sergeevna Samuticheva Fuses Japanese Myth and Digital Code in a Visionary Identity for Bakeneko Hacker House
- Organisation/Entity: Student
- Project Type: Identity
- Project Status: Published
- Agency/Creative Country: Russia
- Agency/Creative City: Москва
- Market Region: Europe
- Project Deliverables: Brand Design
- Industry: Technology
- Keywords: Art Direction, identity
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Credits:
Student: Darya Sergeevna Samuticheva
Curator: Pavel Borisovich Borisovsky