BRAND CREATION
BRAND CREATION
CANINE BRAINWORKS
2024
Canine Brainworks is a Minneapolis-based startup specializing in dog training and pet care, with a focus on understanding canine psychology. They needed a brand and website to promote their services while highlighting what sets them apart. I developed a logo and branding that emphasized their unique, psychology-based approach to training, while also capturing the founder's warm, approachable voice—reflecting her genuine connection with both dogs and their owners.
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brand guidelines

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CANINE BRAINWORKS
2024
Canine Brainworks is a Minneapolis-based startup specializing in dog training and pet care, with a focus on understanding canine psychology. They needed a brand and website to promote their services while highlighting what sets them apart. I developed a logo and branding that emphasized their unique, psychology-based approach to training, while also capturing the founder's warm, approachable voice—reflecting her genuine connection with both dogs and their owners.
logo
UI/UX
print
Social media
brand guidelines

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Annika Larson
651-494-4773
caninebrainworks@gmail.com
Canine Brainworks

Canine Brainworks


WE OFFER GROWTH CAPITAL AND A STRONG NETWORK.






One of my favorite aspects of the branding is using the font Museo Moderno as the foundation for graphic elements. Select letters—C, F, L, M, N, Q, R, T, U, W, X, and Y—are transformed into abstract shapes, ensuring they no longer resemble letters while adding unique visual interest. Circles serve as a central design motif, often presented in a halftone pattern to create texture and depth.
The color palette plays a key role: green highlights the earthy, outdoor essence of dog training, while pops of orange and purple provide gender-neutral accents that draw attention to design details. Photography is intentionally selected to showcase dogs in action—whether playing or engaging in stimulating activities—to emphasize the brand’s dynamic and engaging approach.






One of my favorite aspects of the branding is using the font Museo Moderno as the foundation for graphic elements. Select letters—C, F, L, M, N, Q, R, T, U, W, X, and Y—are transformed into abstract shapes, ensuring they no longer resemble letters while adding unique visual interest. Circles serve as a central design motif, often presented in a halftone pattern to create texture and depth.
The color palette plays a key role: green highlights the earthy, outdoor essence of dog training, while pops of orange and purple provide gender-neutral accents that draw attention to design details. Photography is intentionally selected to showcase dogs in action—whether playing or engaging in stimulating activities—to emphasize the brand’s dynamic and engaging approach.