OQTANE is a hypothetical motorsport-themed fashion and apparel
brand, created as the major thesis project for my MA in Graphic
Design at the University of Huddersfield.
The project involved researching, conceptualising, and designing a
complete brand from the ground up — one that sits at the
intersection of high-performance motorsport culture and
contemporary fashion.
Born from a personal passion for Formula 1 and the observation of
a genuine gap in the market: the absence of a fashion-forward,
lifestyle-driven brand that authentically speaks to motorsport
enthusiasts beyond team merchandise.
The project spans visual identity, typography, colour systems,
sub-brand architecture, apparel design, packaging, website design,
and marketing — producing a complete, industry-ready brand
system.
OQTANE was conceived as a premium lifestyle brand — not just an apparel
line. The vision was to create a brand that empowers motorsport enthusiasts
and trendsetters to express their passion through the way they dress,
without compromising on style or quality.
THE NAME
Derived from “octane” — the chemical measure of engine fuel performance
— the name represents high performance, precision, and energy. The
deliberate addition of the letter ‘Q’ adds distinctiveness, modernity, and a
visual identity all its own.
The Q signals: Quality. Quest. Quintessential — a contemporary edge that
implies the brand is about more than motorsports; it’s about pushing into
uncharted territory in fashion.
COLLECTION OF WORK
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