London Design Gold

2025

Lemonkid

Entrant Company

Shijiazhuang Xianxing Brand Design Co., Ltd.

Category

Communication Design - Company Branding

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

Rooted in the idea of “Tactile Childhood,” the design establishes a warm and emotionally engaging identity for the children’s outdoor brand Lemonkid. Inspired by children’s natural way of exploring the world through touch, it transforms the brand’s value from selling functional products to fostering experiences of growth and connection with nature. This concept extends beyond commerce to communicate companionship, discovery, and care—creating a brand philosophy that resonates with both children and parents.

The design begins from a child’s perspective, emphasizing familiarity, approachability, and emotional safety. The logo merges a lemon and a small hand into a friendly, comforting image that children instinctively recognize. Its gentle curves and soft proportions evoke warmth and trust, allowing parents to share in a sense of empathy and affection. Through this, Lemonkid embodies a genuinely human-centered brand experience built on curiosity, security, and joyful interaction.

The logo’s ingenuity lies in its visual pun—fusing “lemon” and “hand” into one cohesive graphic. Achieved through geometric abstraction and precise reconstruction, it creates a symbol that is both distinctive and versatile. The mark maintains clarity across physical and digital environments, from high-resolution print to animated displays. This scalability ensures brand consistency and visual integrity, demonstrating a subtle yet effective application of design technology to elevate everyday brand communication.

The visual language combines the freshness of nature with the cheerfulness of childhood. A palette led by bright lemon yellow, balanced with calm neutrals, conveys both vitality and tenderness. Rounded contours and lightweight proportions communicate optimism and gentleness, creating a sense of “soft tactility” across all touchpoints. Whether on packaging, web interfaces, or outdoor displays, the design builds a unified aesthetic that feels natural, playful, and inviting.

The Lemonkid brand system goes beyond visual differentiation to advocate for a lifestyle where children actively engage with nature. Its design rekindles public attention on childhood exploration, parent-child bonding, and emotional growth. By integrating education, empathy, and sustainability into its visual storytelling, the project delivers cultural and emotional value that extends well beyond commerce—positioning Lemonkid as a brand that connects humanity, nature, and imagination.

Credits

YISONG HU
Linghua Yang
Xiaoyang Han
Jinlong Cui
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