Case Study

  • 'Open Britain' Photography Project

  • 'Open Britain' Photography Project

A new logo to match the ethos and direction of this exciting photographic project celebrating Britain's migrant population and its incredible diversity…

A new logo to match the ethos and direction of this exciting photographic project celebrating Britain's migrant population and its incredible diversity…

A new logo to match the ethos and direction of this exciting photographic project celebrating Britain's migrant population and its incredible diversity…

Open Britain Book Mockup | HotSauce Design Works™️
Open Britain Book Mockup | HotSauce Design Works™️
  • Overview

  • Overview

The 'Open Britain' photographic project is the brain child of Oscar-nominated filmmaker and photographer, JJ Keith.

The 'Open Britain' photographic project is the brain child of Oscar-nominated filmmaker and photographer, JJ Keith.

The 'Open Britain' photographic project is the brain child of Oscar-nominated filmmaker and photographer, JJ Keith.

The project celebrates the enormous contribution from the amazing and diverse migrants who are resident in Great Britain today.

As interest in the project began to grow exponentially, JJ felt that it needed an identity of its own and approached us to collaborate on this element of the project.

We shared the growing enthusiasm for the Open Britain project and agreed to develop a logo system.

We spoke at length with JJ to understand the goals for the design, gaining a deeper understanding of the project along with JJ's motivations and targets.

Open Britain Instagram Profile Mockup | HotSauce Design Works™️
Open Britain Instagram Profile Mockup | HotSauce Design Works™️
Open Britain Instagram Profile Mockup | HotSauce Design Works™️
Open Britain Small Billboard Mockup | HotSauce Design Works™️
Open Britain Small Billboard Mockup | HotSauce Design Works™️
Open Britain Small Billboard Mockup | HotSauce Design Works™️
Open Britain Large Billboard Mockup | HotSauce Design Works™️
Open Britain Large Billboard Mockup | HotSauce Design Works™️
Open Britain Large Billboard Mockup | HotSauce Design Works™️
  • Process

  • Process

Let's Be Clear…

Let's Be Clear…

JJ was very clear in his brief, asking for the logo to be evocative of the project name and it should include where possible the initials of the project.

He also wanted a suggestion of an 'open door' within the design to show how the migrant population have contributed to keeping Britain's doors open for business.

A vibrant colour palette was also requested to reflect energy and diversity.

JJ was very clear in his brief, asking for the logo to be evocative of the project name and it should include where possible the initials of the project.

He also wanted a suggestion of an 'open door' within the design to show how the migrant population have contributed to keeping Britain's doors open for business.

A vibrant colour palette was also requested to reflect energy and diversity.

  • Logo Mark

  • Logo

  • Logo Mark

We crafted the logo with a combination of the letter 'O' and then an open door which also acted as the letter 'B' in the negative space.

We crafted the logo with a combination of the letter 'O' and then an open door which also acted as the letter 'B' in the negative space.

Open britain Logo Design Process 1
Open britain Logo Design Process 2
Open britain Logo Design Process 3
Open britain Logo Design Process 4
Open britain Logo Design Process 5
Open britain Logo Design Process 6
Open britain Logo Design Process 7
  • Word Mark

  • Word Mark

For the word mark, we followed a similar design path, using the same typeface as the base line and incorporating a doorway in negative space within the mark.

For the word mark, we followed a similar design path, using the same typeface as the base line and incorporating a doorway in negative space within the mark.

Open britain Logo Design Process 8
Open britain Logo Design Process 9
Open britain Logo Design Process 10
Open britain Logo Design Process 11
Open britain Logo Design Process 12
Open britain Logo Design Process 12
Open britain Logo Design Process 12
Open britain Logo Design Process 13
Open britain Logo Design Process 13
Open britain Logo Design Process 13

HotSauce

© HotSauce Design Works™ 2025 | All Rights Reserved

Work with a collaborative creative designer dedicated to matching your vision and exceeding your expectations.

…and sign up to The 'Sauce - our newsletter that's packed full of cool sh*t!

HotSauce

© HotSauce Design Works™ 2025 | All Rights Reserved

Work with a collaborative creative designer dedicated to matching your vision and exceeding your expectations.

…and sign up to The 'Sauce - our newsletter that's packed full of cool sh*t!

HotSauce

© HotSauce Design Works™ 2025 - All Rights Reserved

Work with a collaborative creative designer dedicated to matching your vision and exceeding your expectations.

…and sign up to The 'Sauce - our newsletter that's packed full of cool sh*t!