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8 June 2010
New logo and name help Mookai rebrand

MONTREAL– Design agency Mookai recently rebranded. Originally formed in 1996 as Sychowski Communications, the name change was in the works for over a year.

Mookai is the new name for Sychowski Communications
Mookai is the new name for Sychowski Communications

The name Mookai took inspiration from the energy stone mookaite that is said to “instill a talent for recognizing multiple possibilities and for choosing the best solution.” 

“I had been name searching for over a year, and well, let’s just say it was one of those ah–ha moments. The energetic principles of the stone were in line with our design process and how we work in the studio,” says Lori von Sychowski, creative director and principal for Mookai, in a released statement. 

The double o’s, set close together, create an infinity-like symbol. “This also ties into our design process at Mookai. We like the idea that there are infinite possibilities,” says von Sychowski. 

Gotham was used to produce a simple yet bold wordmark. Contact: www.mookai.ca

— Holly West
   
Comments:
1. Betty says:
9 June 2010 at 12:47 AM
this is brilliant solution ...double o’s, set close together and then putting the whole this in a box. wish i could have thought of that. genius.
2. Bernard says:
9 June 2010 at 11:22 AM
mookai is the best firm ever! great work, this logo is genius. I just had a look at your website and I am going to call you to get you to do a logo for my new global business.
3. Francisco says:
9 June 2010 at 3:56 PM
It's a very novel approach. Quite distinctive. No doubt it will result in a flurry of new business.
4. Frank says:
10 June 2010 at 11:30 AM
Reminds me of mooishi, anyone remember those guys? No? Well that's good cause Mookai is the new cow noise inspired creative firm.
5. Dave says:
12 June 2010 at 10:44 AM
it is simple and clean but genius? er no.
6. Brenda says:
15 June 2010 at 7:34 PM
Dave, disagree. I think it is genius. who would have thought to kern the 2 o's together to make an infinity loop? this is very original and clever work. the folks at Mookai are very creative. What about typing the name as M8kai ... that would tie in nicely with the logo!
7. Cindy says:
16 June 2010 at 3:51 PM
I agree with Brenda... this is a brilliant logo. the letters create a really dynamic form against the geometric square background. it has a very classic, yet modern look and feel. putting the a name at the bottom of the square gives it a lot of stability and surely communicates that Mookai has nowhere to go but up! what amazing work.
8. Anonymous says:
11 August 2010 at 7:25 PM
Come on folks. Anyone using the word "genius" or "brilliant" to describe this very boring logo is clearly associated with Mookai in some way.

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