AL-MAYADEEN TV BRANDING

A New Light Rising

CATEGORY:
Creative Direction
Branding
Campaigns
YEAR:
2012
A light of trust, hope and change that penetrates the haze of an all-out uprising. Al-Mayadeen is a Pan-Arab news TV channel established to meet the need of objective, reliable and investigative journalism within the Arab region, that has arisen alongside the “Arab Spring”. Meaning of name itself comes from the core of the movement ‘City Squares’, at which people were struggling to make a change. As the people were looking for equality, freedom and ultimately a new era in the streets, Al-Mayadeen was trying to bring this vision to journalism. And Ghassan bin Jiddo, an influential figure of Arabic journalism and the founding executive director of channel, shared his detailed thoughts and priceless insights to solidify that vision.

 

 

During the sensitive times, people tend to look for a sign of the beginning of a better future. They want leave the tough times behind and move forward to something new. In the fog of uncertainties, they try to find a symbol, which is relatable and reliable. This approach was the main drive of the logo design system. ‘Hat’, Islamic calligraphy art, is one of the widest arts in the Arab world. The people see different ‘hat’ works pretty much everywhere.

 

The logo is an interpretation of a glowing firebrand in the hands of a revolutionist. It combines general familiarity of calligraphy and contemporary pictures regarding the Arab Spring agenda and occasions. The shape of the flame delivers the feeling of a motion and the overall form of a blossoming flower, which is widely used symbol in Islamic calligraphy, delivers a refreshing sense of birth and renewal. Hence, the logo narrates that the Arab world is moving forward with the lead of a new revolution fire. And just as the fire enlightens squares and discloses darkness to reveal what can’t be seen, Al-Mayadeen’s journalism clarifies the truth inside a distorted atmosphere.

 

The visual approach of identity is focusing on a modern and invigorating core feeling. Trying to be more integrated with ‘then’ contemporary world. Smoothly flowing shapes and warm color palette establish a connection with global trends. Hence, the comprehensive work consisting of more than 160 brand elements from news package to prints, brings the new and the familiar together. It unites the relatability with the need of a better and brighter era.

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