Developing a corporate identity for an exhibition dedicated to the history of legendary automobiles requires a special approach that combines nostalgia, respect for design, and recognition. This style is based on the understanding that automotive culture enthusiasts can identify an iconic model by a small yet iconic detail. It is these details that form the foundation of the identity—each one embodies history, the spirit of the era, and engineering ingenuity.
This approach creates intrigue, encouraging the viewer to “read” and decipher the visual codes, deepening their engagement with the world of automotive aesthetics and engineering. To achieve this, the name is not written large and clearly, but is woven between the details, forming a single, dynamic pattern of letters and graphic elements. The entire car is not shown in large print, playing a secondary, background role on the model, deliberately receding into the background. This is done to emphasize the significance and beauty of individual elements, allowing them to remain the center of attention.
This complex yet elegant graphic technique imbues the identity with depth and intellectual appeal, transforming the name into a visual puzzle, where each element works to reinforce the overall image.
The choice of font, characteristic of the era when a particular car became a true legend, is crucial for conveying the atmosphere. The font matches the aesthetics of the iconic model, creating a powerful sense of historical authenticity and heightening the emotional impact on the viewer. The harmony between the image and text creates a cohesive and memorable perception of the style.
The text and details not only coexist, but form a coherent pattern that easily adapts and maintains its recognizability and unity across a wide variety of media. Whether it’s a large-scale advertising poster on a building façade, an exhibition catalog cover, digital banners, or smaller elements such as entrance tickets and souvenir merchandise, the pattern maintains its structure and legibility. Its adaptability allows for the use of both full, detailed compositions on large surfaces and simplified, yet still distinctive, fragments on smaller media. This versatility ensures that the exhibition brand is perceived consistently and powerfully across all audience touchpoints, creating a lasting and unforgettable impression.










CREDIT
- Agency/Creative: Anna Nukalova
- Article Title: The Story of One Car: The DeLorean DMC-12 by Anna Nukalova
- Organisation/Entity: In-House
- Project Type: Identity
- Project Status: Non Published
- Agency/Creative Country: Russia
- Agency/Creative City: Tyumen
- Market Region: Asia, Europe, Global
- Project Deliverables: Brand Identity, Branding, Design, Exhibition Design, Graphic Design, Poster Design, Styleframing, Typography
- Industry: Entertainment
- Keywords: Car history, DeLorean DMC-12, car exhibition, exhibition design, car poster, poster design, automobile, car
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Credits:
Designer: Anna Nukalova









