Client
Vanta
Project Deliverance
Logo
Skills & Programs
Illustrator, Logo Design
VANTA is a metal band founded in Perth that are turning heads with their shreds.
The like-minded members debuted in 2023 and came to me requesting a minimalistic logo. Think of the likes of the sound and look of Judas Priest, Demon Hunter, and Trivium. The Vanta look was completed with the addition of a mascot as the personal band trophy.
I completed this project as part of my 2022 freelance work. Where I am fully responsible for the development, brainstorming, and final logo.
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Even though Vanta changed their logo in 2025, their legacy and metal sound are still heard today thanks to their original design.
Scope
The client requested a logo inspired by some of the well-known metal bands that highlights their simplicity yet retains character.
A Slavic Movement
The following are some of the many band references that the client listed when asked for a quick representation of their band idea, genre, and movement. An important aspect is that the client requested to implement a Slavic tone, incorporating a modern font with elements of the Slavic symbols.
Vanta also requested a mascot, which was interesting to tackle. The client wants something different, a reflection of a deity that contains similarities to the logo and wordmark elements. I experimented with the concept of mashing some pictures of unusual creatures, particularly insects. One of the resulting mashed images is of a bullhead and locust, which the client loved. I then developed the mascot logo based on this idea.
Logo Development
Vanta's logo. The following is the logo creation process, including some key sketches and development for the logo.
Simple & Clean Slavic
I provided the band with multiple sketches of logo options based on their logo references; each features a distinctive addition that differs from the others.
The band had opted to go for the more minimalistic approach, incorporating this into the Slavic geometry custom font. This is further accompanied by tribal elements, which represent their bold yet progressive sound. From the options provided, Vanta chose the more minimalistic mascot, one that they mentioned represents a locust-like gatekeeper.
Final Result
Final result of the logo rebrand, look, and colour application.
Face the Locust
Proposed Vanta logo applications.
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Highlighting the application of the Vanta logo and its mascot. Taking initiative of the minimalistic nature of its suite.
