Retro
Nova Tech
Overview
Retro Nova Tech approached Pluxes to build a complete brand identity and launch ecosystem for their upcoming line of AI-powered smart home devices. They wanted a visual system that felt intelligent, futuristic, and emotionally relatable — a brand that could speak both to engineers and everyday consumers. Our role: end-to-end creative direction — brand identity, 3D visual language, motion system, launch templates, and hero reveal campaign.
Client:
Retro
Year:
2025
Category:
Brand Identity
/
Graphics Design
In collaboration with
Design Vivid
The Challenge
Zero visual foundation — no logo, color direction, or design language.
Highly technical product — needed to look cutting-edge yet trustworthy.
No ad budget — visuals had to do the marketing.
Brand story gap — product team talked specs; consumers wanted emotion.
Crowded tech landscape — most AI startups looked sterile and identical.
The Solution
✦ Brand Identity
We crafted a bold, geometric wordmark supported by a node-based emblem, symbolizing AI connectivity and progress.
The purple and electric violet palette represents innovation and creative intelligence, while deep plum tones balance it with stability and trust.
Typography was custom-curated for modern precision — every angle echoing movement and evolution.
✦ Visual & Motion Language
To break visual fatigue in tech branding, we introduced:
3D molecular structures — abstract yet meaningful, hinting at data and innovation.
Clean motion graphics that transition seamlessly between circuits, data lines, and human interactions.
A dynamic reveal animation for the logo — symbolizing “connection in motion.”
Launch video blending 3D animation, ambient sound, and motion typography to emotionally charge the product story.
✦ Launch Ecosystem
Designed a cohesive Instagram grid: hero visuals, product reels, motion-led teasers, and minimalist typography.
Delivered 12 brand templates (posts + stories) for ongoing content.
Produced AI-generated studio renders for web and social product visuals.
Created a 30-second brand film that introduced Retro Nova Tech to the market with confidence and clarity.
The Result
Within the first 30 days of the new brand reveal: +9.8K organic followers — achieved purely through visual consistency and aesthetic appeal. 160% higher engagement rate than projected — driven by cohesive design and animation style. Brand recognition leap — audiences instantly associated Retro Nova Tech with innovation and trust. 82% average reel watch time — motion system and transitions kept viewers engaged. Consistent visual identity across all touchpoints — from logo animation to post design, everything felt unified and intentional. Investor attention rose post-reveal due to the professional, high-value visual presentation. Qualitative Win: Retro Nova Tech evolved from a generic startup to a visually intelligent, premium AI brand — one that looked established before it even scaled.
