Identity systems shaped from meaning and form.
Logos and identities for brands that need clarity.

Identity systems shaped from meaning and form.
Logos and identities for brands that need clarity.

01 / Work

Projects

Identity systems built from idea to application

Selected logo and identity work shaped through context, form, and practical use.

01 / Work

Projects

Identity systems built from idea to application

Selected logo and identity work shaped through context, form, and practical use.

02 / Value

Avisualidentityshouldworkafterthepresentation

Avisualidentityshouldworkafterthepresentation

Avisualidentityshouldworkafterthepresentation

The work is built to make decisions easier: how the logo behaves, how the brand looks across formats, and how future materials stay connected to the same idea.

Beyond one logo

A flexible logo system with versions, lockups, and rules for different formats.

Clearer design decisions

Color, typography, composition, and graphic principles that reduce guesswork.

Practical handoff

Final files, usage rules, and examples your team or collaborators can actually use.

03 / Process

Explorationfirst. Directionafter.

Explorationfirst. Directionafter.

Explorationfirst. Directionafter.

Each project starts with context, references, and goals. I explore several visual routes, define the strongest direction, and develop it into a logo system, visual language, and practical guidelines.

04 / About

About

SMOLKINVISION is an independent identity practice by Vlad Smolkin.

I create logo systems, visual identities, and guidelines for brands that need clear decisions and a recognizable form.

04 / About

About

SMOLKINVISION is an independent identity practice by Vlad Smolkin.

I create logo systems, visual identities, and guidelines for brands that need clear decisions and a recognizable form.

05 / Scopes

Scopes

Identity work in focused scopes

Projects can start with a focused logo system or grow into a broader identity with rules, assets, and guidelines. After a short conversation, you receive a recommended scope, timeline, and estimate.

Logo System

Focused logo system for a clear foundation

Primary logo

Secondary marks

Logo lockups

Color versions

Basic usage rules

Final logo files

Identity System

Complete identity system for broader use

Logo system

Color and typography

Graphic elements

3–5 selected applications

Visual direction

Brand guidelines

Extensions

Additional depth when needed

Expanded guidelines

Additional applications

Digital / print usage

Presentation templates

Templates

Photo direction

Logo System

Focused logo system for a clear foundation

Primary logo

Secondary marks

Logo lockups

Color versions

Basic usage rules

Final logo files

Identity System

Complete identity system for broader use

Logo system

Color and typography

Graphic elements

3–5 selected applications

Visual direction

Brand guidelines

Extensions

Additional depth when needed

Expanded guidelines

Additional applications

Digital / print usage

Presentation templates

Templates

Photo direction

06 / FAQ

Questionsbeforestarting

Questionsbeforestarting

Questionsbeforestarting

Not sure where to start?

Send a short note with your project, timeline, and current stage.

How long does a project take?

Logo systems usually take 2–3 weeks. Identity systems usually take 4–6 weeks. Larger scopes are estimated separately.

What happens if the first direction doesn’t feel right?

The process includes exploration and refinement. If the approved direction changes significantly, a new direction is estimated separately.

Why do I need an identity system, not just a logo?

A logo gives the brand a recognizable form. An identity system explains how that form works across formats, materials, and future design decisions.

What is included in the presentation?

The presentation shows the idea, logo system, key versions, visual principles, and selected applications, depending on the agreed scope.

What do the guidelines include?

A guideline is a practical document with rules for using the logo, colors, typography, graphic elements, layouts, and other identity assets.

What happens after the project is finished?

You receive final files, usage rules, and guidelines. The materials are prepared so another designer, marketer, or internal team can continue working with the brand.

Contact

Needalogooridentitysystem? Startwithashortmessage.

Needalogooridentitysystem? Startwithashortmessage.

Send a few details about your project, current stage, timeline, and what you need. I’ll reply with the next step or a few questions to clarify the scope.

Contact

Needalogooridentitysystem? Startwithashortmessage.

Send a few details about your project, current stage, timeline, and what you need. I’ll reply with the next step or a few questions to clarify the scope.

SMOLKINVISION © 2026

SMOLKINVISION © 2026

SMOLKINVISION © 2026