The Whiteroom’s Logo: Snowscapes in Design
In the heart of Niseko, Hokkaido, nestled amidst Japan’s finest winter landscapes, is The Whiteroom Ski School. The school is renowned for its excellent teaching services, welcoming both novices and seasoned snow enthusiasts. The challenge was to create a visual identity that not only embodied its philosophy and unique positioning, but was also easily recognizable across various platforms – from uniforms to social media and business cards.
The inception of the logo design was inspired by the visceral experience of skiing. When one descends down the slopes, the surrounding white snow creates an intimate, room-like feeling. This was the metaphor we wanted to translate into a visually compelling logo.
The logo combines three irregular rectangles representing the slopes and the “snow room”. These shapes not only create an abstract depiction of mountainous terrains but also cleverly incorporate the initial ‘W’ from The Whiteroom. The design is clean, modern, and strikingly unique, capturing the exhilarating spirit of the school.
“A term used to describe the white blindness experienced by a skier when making epic turns in deep, fresh, light powder. The skier’s vision is completely obscured from snow kicked up by the skis, appearing as if he were inside a white room.”
Source: urbandictionary.com