Team was enlisted by SYLVAIN to develop the WNBA’s new logomark as part of the league’s rebrand. The studio removed the player figure from the old logo’s containing box and explored more dynamic basketball movements for the new “logo woman.” The resulting figure uses a realistic body form and hairstyle, while the accompanying typographic direction uses emphatic extended letterforms aligned with SYLVAIN’s “Make Way” campaign. The identity was applied to items including an orange hoodie and social media videos about the logo’s inspiration.
Sylvain repositioned the WNBA to strengthen its cultural relevance, fan connection, and long-term profitability. The work combined business and cultural strategy with a new identity, custom variable typeface, and campaign platform that amplified the league’s leadership in gender, racial, and social equity.
UnderConsideration’s Brand New briefly notes a new logo and identity for the WNBA Draft 2026, designed by Sunday Afternoon. The post highlights the project’s use of orange color and octagonal, condensed design elements, signaling a refreshed visual direction for the league’s annual draft event.
The Brand Identity interviews creative director Jas Bell about his journey from sneaking onto Pharrell’s tour bus as a teenager to leading design for some of the biggest names in music and sports. Bell discusses his long-term collaboration with SZA, his concept of 'visual sampling,' and how his experiences with Pharrell and Louis Vuitton influence his approach to artist merchandise and brand architecture. The conversation highlights his belief in care, cohesion, and longevity across creative worlds.