A pale blue and pink butterfly hanging beside an empty chrysalis on a green sprig, against a soft sage ground.

01 · OVERVIEW

NeuroKind

A calm, sensory-friendly department
store created for the neurodivergent
community. Everything it stocks
is chosen to support focus,
comfort, and emotional balance.

NeuroKind is built on the belief that calmness
creates clarity. The brand stands for simplicity,
empathy, and inclusion, crafting experiences
that feel pure, balanced, and emotionally
grounding. Every product and space reflects a
sense of quiet confidence, inviting people to
slow down, breathe, and reconnect with
themselves. NeuroKind celebrates the beauty of
different minds and creates an environment
where clarity replaces clutter and calm
becomes a form of strength.

A store that sells calm cannot look loud. I
designed the identity end to end and wrote the
rules that let it grow. Every part of it had the
same job: take noise away, never add it. The line
under the mark says it out loud:
For Minds That Feel.

ROLE
Brand Designer
Solo, end to end
CONTEXT
Self-initiated
Invented retailer
Never built
SCOPE
Mark and lockups
Colour and type
Department system
In-store applications
TIMELINE
6 weeks

02 · THE LOGOMARK

A butterfly, built as a system.

The NeuroKind logo is built from a
simple geometric form repeated four
times in two opposing directions,
creating the shape of a butterfly.
This repetition symbolizes the
unfolding of the human mind and
represents transformation, growth,
and balance within the
neurodivergent community. The
butterfly embodies how every mind
opens and evolves in its
own unique way.

A blurred pale yellow butterfly against a dark teal ground, with the NeuroKind colour mark laid over it.
Single colour
The NeuroKind logo in one green colour: the butterfly mark above the word NeuroKind.
Full brand colours
The NeuroKind logo in the four brand colours: the butterfly mark above the word NeuroKind.

Logo lockups

The primary logo: the butterfly mark above the word NeuroKind and the line For Minds That Feel.

Primary logo. The main brand mark, for
print, packaging, and digital.

The logo mark on its own: the four-part butterfly.

Logo mark. A standalone symbol for
icons, patterns, and social,
best used small.

The secondary logo: the butterfly mark beside the word NeuroKind on one line.

Secondary logo. For horizontal layouts
and tight spaces: headers and signage.

Adaptations

The following adaptations show how the NeuroKind identity can extend to represent different seasons or core values. Mind Unfolding, Mind In Form, and Mind In Bloom each reflect a stage of growth, clarity, and balance. The consistent petal shapes express harmony and inclusivity, while their arrangement symbolizes calm transformation and continuous evolution.

Three adaptations extend the identity:
Mind Unfolding, Mind In Form, and
Mind In Bloom. Each shows a stage of
growth. The same petal shapes keep
them one system.

Mind Unfolding: the butterfly mark with its petals opening. Mind In Form: the butterfly mark drawn in a firmer, more upright shape. Mind In Bloom: the butterfly mark with its petals in full bloom.

03 · COLOUR AND TYPE

Four colours,
none of them loud.

The design of NeuroKind embodies
softness, clarity, and inclusivity.
Every element, from materials to
lighting to colour, is carefully chosen
to create a soothing sensory
experience. The palette reflects calm
pastels that evoke peace and
balance. Rounded shapes, open
spacing, and gentle textures mirror
the brand’s empathy and warmth.

Colour palette

Sage Clarity: Represents growth, grounding, and calm
balance; a natural, soothing anchor tone.

Sky Stillness: Evokes openness and gentle
mental refreshment.

Clay Warmth: Brings warmth, comfort, and human
connection to the palette.

Lilac Tranquility: Symbolizes emotional peace,
mindfulness, and creative softness.

Sage Clarity

Pantone 5565 C
C 39M 19Y 48K 0
R 137G 155B 121
Hex #899b79

Sky Stillness

Pantone 5435 C
C 47M 26Y 17K 1
R 128G 167B 191
Hex #80a7bf

Clay Warmth

Pantone 4725 C
C 7M 47Y 52K 0
R 229G 158B 122
Hex #e59e7a

Lilac Tranquility

Pantone 7445 C
C 34M 44Y 0K 10
R 161G 139B 193
Hex #a18bc1

Typography

Satoshi Variable is the primary typeface, used across all
brand communications to maintain a modern, balanced,
and approachable look.

Its clean geometry and smooth curves reflect
NeuroKind’s sense of calm clarity.

Satoshi Variable

Light 300 · Regular 400 ·
Medium 500 · Bold 700

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
0123456789
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

Calmness
creates clarity

HEADINGBold 700
48 to 64 px

A quiet space for you

SUBHEADINGMedium 500
32 to 44 px

For Minds That Feel.

TAGLINEItalic
18 to 24 px

Every product and space reflects
a sense of quiet confidence.

BODYRegular 400
14 to 18 px

04 · THE DEPARTMENTS

Three departments,
told apart on sight.

The department icons carry the
NeuroKind identity through soft,
balanced forms drawn from gentle
motion and mindful direction. Each
one holds a single cue for its own
department while staying part of the
same family, so three departments
still read as one brand.

IN-STORE BANNERS

One banner per department, hung through the
store so visitors can find the right one.

Department icons

The Flow icon: a blue head in profile with a fingerprint-like pattern of rings, with the department name and tagline below.

A serene space to help visitors find
their own rhythm of concentration.

SELLS

Lighting, scents, sounds, and things to hold.

The Canvas icon: an orange head in profile cut like puzzle pieces, with the department name and tagline below.

A soothing studio where creativity works
as a gentle form of reflection and release.

SELLS

Materials for painting, writing, and doodling.

The Nest icon: a purple head in profile with a closed, smiling eye, with the department name and tagline below.

A quiet, softly lit retreat designed for
rest, comfort and taking calm home.

SELLS

Bean bags, cushions, and candles.

The Flow banner: a light blue poster of a calm figure sitting on a purple lotus inside gold rings. The Canvas banner: a lavender poster of a hand holding a green pencil. The Nest banner: a pale yellow poster of orange and blue flowers growing from a pink brain.
The Flow banner in a black frame on a blue wall, beside a shelf in the store.
The three framed banners hanging side by side on a green wall.

05 · IN STORE

From a lapel pin
to the shopfront.

The brand imagery represents calm,
creativity, and connection. Abstract
icons and patterns reflect harmony,
empathy, and renewal, with
geometric and wavy designs
symbolizing balance and flow. The
“Stay Calm” typography adds a
warm reminder of mindfulness and
emotional balance at the heart
of NeuroKind.

Department badge pins

These illustrated badge pins are used as
wearable identifiers for each department in
the NeuroKind store. The blue, orange, and
purple pins represent Flow, Canvas, and
Nest, helping visitors recognize each zone
while keeping a consistent and unified
brand identity.

A teal badge pin and a yellow striped one showing a smiling face, for Flow.
A purple badge pin and a pearly one showing two puzzle-piece heads.
A copper badge pin and a cream one showing orange and blue flowers, for Canvas.
Three round badge pins, blue, orange and purple, each showing a head in profile.

T-shirt

This T-shirt is worn by visitors in the
NeuroKind store as a reminder to stay
mindful and balanced, reflecting the
brand’s calm and comforting atmosphere.

A peach T-shirt printed with the words Stay Calm, on an orange ground.

Yoga mat

This yoga mat in the Flow department lets
visitors sit, stretch, and relax while focusing
on calming sounds, gentle lighting, and
soothing scents.

A yoga mat with a wavy green and white pattern, partly rolled up, on a green ground.
The NeuroKind shopfront in a mall, with the logo above the door and the three banners visible inside.

Nothing in the store shouts.You can still tell where you are.

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