Lando Norris

Ride The Wave

Details

Lando Norris's team reached out to me to design some hand-lettered logos for 2023's Miami Grand Prix. Inspired by the success of last year's basketball-themed helmet, Lando had a fresh vision in mind—this time, opting for a beachball-inspired design. My challenge was to craft lettering befitting of a beachball and apply it to everything, his name, logo, driver number, and the Miami Grand Prix title, which would then be used on his helmet and accompanying merch line.

Services

Lettering

Brand Identity

Industry

Sports

Inspired by waves

With no clear visual style tied to beachballs, crafting a lettering style for a beachball-themed project was a real challenge. I explored hundreds of fonts and styles, eventually finding inspiration in the beach environment—specifically the fluidity and movement of waves. The continuous motion in the wordmarks mirrors the flow of waves. Collaborating with Ronald Hamilton, we struck a balance between modern and classic elements, incorporating ligatures that nod to traditional script styles while enhancing rhythm and aesthetics. The result? A dynamic, wave-inspired design that captures the essence of the seaside.

Inspired by waves

With no clear visual style tied to beachballs, crafting a lettering style for a beachball-themed project was a real challenge. I explored hundreds of fonts and styles, eventually finding inspiration in the beach environment—specifically the fluidity and movement of waves. The continuous motion in the wordmarks mirrors the flow of waves. Collaborating with Ronald Hamilton, we struck a balance between modern and classic elements, incorporating ligatures that nod to traditional script styles while enhancing rhythm and aesthetics. The result? A dynamic, wave-inspired design that captures the essence of the seaside.

Inspired by waves

With no clear visual style tied to beachballs, crafting a lettering style for a beachball-themed project was a real challenge. I explored hundreds of fonts and styles, eventually finding inspiration in the beach environment—specifically the fluidity and movement of waves. The continuous motion in the wordmarks mirrors the flow of waves. Collaborating with Ronald Hamilton, we struck a balance between modern and classic elements, incorporating ligatures that nod to traditional script styles while enhancing rhythm and aesthetics. The result? A dynamic, wave-inspired design that captures the essence of the seaside.

Credits

Lettering and Design

Manas Trivedi

Photography

Ashley Bibby

Helmet Design

MDM Designs