01
The open D/O
Two interlocking forms turn the initials into a precise doorway: direct, ownable, and clear at small sizes.
DersOfisim / brand exploration
A third round of five.
This round deliberately moves beyond page and portal repeats. These marks explore sharper letterform ideas and stronger silhouettes, while still separating cleanly into symbol, wordmark, or lockup.
Concept review
13 September 2026
v3 / five new directions
v3 / five new directions
Round 1 / comparison
The original shortlist.
Kept here so the new directions can be judged against the two foundations you liked.
02
Modular pages
A page system distilled into a compact mark for lessons, materials, and an organized daily workflow.
03
Timetable grid
A disciplined four-cell structure that gives the brand a strong app-icon silhouette and a sense of rhythm.
04
Editorial monogram
A more premium signature: the D and O share one confident gesture, with an identity that reads well in print.
05
The portal
An architectural entry into a focused workspace: warm enough for people, structured enough for a serious product.
Round 3 / new geometry
Less literal. More ownable.
Five fresh constructions move away from page and portal repeats while keeping the mark, name, and lockup useful as one system.
11
Cut-paper loop
Three interlocking bands create a compact loop with a deliberate opening: energetic, geometric, and memorable without a literal education symbol.
12
Block and notch
Two offset right-angle forms create a strong, asymmetric signature that stays crisp in a one-color application.
13
Four-corner frame
A broken square frame creates a quiet D/O relationship through negative space—reliable, flexible, and easy to reduce.
14
Squared D/O
An angular D and O meet at a tiny amber hinge, giving the initials a precise point of recognition.
15
Typographic threshold
The wordmark carries the identity first, while the joined D/O becomes a compact symbol for places where text cannot fit.