RU’ASA
Ru’asa, derived from the Arabic word “ra’is” meaning chief / leader, embodies the spirit of an explorer and creator. A daring fashion brand built on the philosophy of leading with depth, purpose, and consciousness. Through clothing, it celebrates individuality as an act of rebellion against conformity, empowering wearers to express identity with intention and confidence. Rooted in sustainability and cultural duality, Ru’asa creates pieces that uplift rather than consume, blending strength with sensitivity. At its heart, the brand believes that true richness lies not in possession, but in awareness, in wearing art that reflects both self and soul.
THE CHALLENGE
Ru’asa approached us with a bold and ambitious vision – to carve a distinctive identity in an oversaturated market of fast-fashion and e-commerce clothing lines. While most brands were chasing trends, Ru’asa set out to build a fashion label that led with meaning, blending artistic individuality, empowerment, and cultural depth. The core challenge was to craft a brand experience that felt both rebellious and refined, one that embodied the leader archetype while capturing the daring spirit of the explorer and creator. Our task was to translate Ru’asa’s grungy futuristic aesthetic and conscious philosophy into a cohesive visual language that positioned it as a pioneer of fearless, thoughtful fashion, not just another name in the crowd.
THE SOLUTION
To reflect Ru’asa’s bold and empowering philosophy, we built a techno-gothic identity rooted in grungy, futuristic aesthetics. The SPHYNX CAT mascot became the symbol of individuality, rebellion, and strength, paired with a custom logotype and a refined color palette blending muted luxury tones with vibrant accents. Modern typography with gothic nuances balanced structure with attitude. Extended across all touchpoints, the system conveyed Ru’asa’s essence – bold, expressive, and consciously luxurious, with silver materials adding a final layer of daring sophistication.










CREDIT
- Agency/Creative: Subhan Designs
- Article Title: Ru’asā — A Techno-Gothic Fashion Identity and Packaging by Subhan Designs
- Organisation/Entity: Freelance
- Project Type: Identity
- Project Status: Published
- Agency/Creative Country: Pakistan
- Agency/Creative City: Lahore
- Market Region: Asia
- Project Deliverables: Brand Design, Brand Guidelines, Brand Mark, Brand Strategy, Identity System, Logo Design, Packaging Design
- Industry: Fashion
- Keywords: Fashion Branding, Packaging Design, Visual Identity, Brand Identity System, Conceptual Branding, Techno-Gothic, Experimental Branding, Conscious Design, Cultural Identity, Premium Packaging, Rigid Box Packaging, Foil Packaging, Apparel Branding, Avant-Garde, Dark Aesthetic
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Credits:
STUDIO: SUBHAN DESIGNS
Creative Direction: Subhan Mughal
Logo Design: Rohan Barwal
Brand Design: Subhan Mughal
Case Study Design: Divyakshi
3D Design: Armaghan
Motion Design: Bayejid









