📍 PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Montreal Dynamic Circular Badge is a complex emblem designed to encapsulate Montreal’s architecture, geography, and cultural spirit within a unified circular frame. Incorporating La Grande Roue (the iconic Ferris wheel), the Biosphere dome, downtown skyscrapers, and Saint Lawrence River waves, this badge demonstrates high-density vector layout control.
Engineered specifically for embroidered patches, athletic apparel, and merchandise packaging, this design balances intricacy with functional production standards.
🛠️ TECHNICAL METHODOLOGY & SOFTWARE EXECUTION
✒️ Concentric Grid Architecture (Adobe Illustrator)
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Concentric Vector Layout: Built inside Adobe Illustrator using precision circular grids to divide internal elements into harmonious focal zones.
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Micro-Detail Line Weight: The geometric triangles of the Biosphere dome and the structural spokes of the Ferris wheel were calibrated with unified stroke weights to prevent line bleeding during physical production.
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Dynamic Wave Vectors: The baseline river waves were engineered with smooth Bezier curves to introduce fluid motion to an otherwise rigid architectural composition.
🎨 Fabric & Texture Simulation (Adobe Photoshop)
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Embroidered Shading Maps: Using Adobe Photoshop, I mapped realistic thread-density textures, raised stitch shadows, and fabric displacement to test physical embroidery viability.
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Maritime Palette: Formulated a rich color scheme featuring deep navy blue, sky blue, and crisp white to evoke a maritime, island-city aesthetic.
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Physical Mockups: Composited onto heavy-cotton tote bags, caps, and outerwear to validate commercial appeal.
Old Versions & The Process:
🎯 SYSTEM OUTCOME
A highly structured, dynamic crest that organizes multi-layered urban narratives into a clean, production-ready badge suitable for global merchandise platforms.
Designed by Ali Bakhit