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The New Horizon

OPEN Cycle, founded by Gerard Vroomen and Andy Kessler, is known for bikes that embody simplicity, authenticity, and pure riding pleasure. With the launch of their 2.0 lineup, the gravel bike designs evolved—and so did the need for a refreshed identity. The new logo is cleaner, sharper, and more prominent on the frame, reflecting the precision and minimalism of OPEN’s latest generation. Inspired by the frame itself, we created a horizon-inspired logo that adapts across applications and bike models. It can appear in a monotone version with an outline or in two colors, with the horizon element serving as a constant visual anchor. Where the previous circular logomark featured four colors, the new design reduces this to two, achieving a more iconic and minimal look while staying true to the brand’s essence. The simplified logo also opened the door to more flexibility in color. To support this, we developed the OPEN color wheel—a dynamic palette that can evolve, offering new possibilities for limited editions and brand expressions without losing recognizability.

WHAT WE DID

Art direction, Brand identity, Logo design, Packaging, Color research, Print, Apparel, Merchandise

CREDITS

Client: OPEN Cycle
Concept: Studio&
Creative Strategist & Editor: Cyril Chermin
Photos: Marc Gash
Movie: BikeSuperior

Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Merchandise Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Merchandise Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Merchandise Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Branding Visual identity design color research by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Merchandise Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Merchandise Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE

Inspired by the travel talisman, the mascot embodies protection and good fortune for the rider. Its form is built around the circle, echoing both the wheel and the “O” of the OPEN logo, while the negative space reveals a road unfolding toward the horizon.

Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Merchandise Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Merchandise Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Merchandise Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Merchandise Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Merchandise Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Merchandise Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Merchandise Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Merchandise Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Merchandise Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Merchandise Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE
Merchandise Logo Branding Visual identity design by Studio& for OPEN CYCLE

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