Hackaday Supercon 2023
Branding, Featured, Fonts and Typhography
Celebrating the 7th Superconference and the 10th anniversary of the Hackaday Prize.
The 7 and the X
At the heart of the event’s branding was a striking logo combining a “7” and an “X”, symbolizing the conference’s milestones. Complementing this was a custom mono font designed exclusively for the event, emphasizing its technical and futuristic theme.
The Swag
T-shirts, lanyards, water bottles, coffee mugs, and other merchandise were meticulously designed to reflect the spirit of hacking and the innovation-driven Hackaday community. These items offered attendees unique and functional keepsakes.
Retro Glitch
Digital content, including speaker presentation videos, was enriched by a retro-futuristic aesthetic. A glitched TV screen graphic displaying hacker tools like oscilloscopes set the tone, blending nostalgia with modern tech culture.
The distinctive main graphic for Hackaday Superconference 2023 began as a hand-drawn illustration by Joe Kim, capturing the essence of hacking with a TV screen displaying various instruments. This artwork was then transformed through a glitch effect using custom code by Alek Bradic, adding a digital, tech-inspired aesthetic.
The final piece was refined and pre-processed in Photoshop to ensure it could be seamlessly integrated into a variety of designs and media, from merchandise to digital content, amplifying the event’s visual identity.
A Typeface for Hackers
A standout element of the Hackaday Superconference 2023 was the creation of a custom mono font, designed exclusively for the event. Inspired by the aesthetics of coding terminals and technical documentation, the font reflects the precision and ingenuity that define the hacking community.
Mono consistency
This bespoke typeface was crafted to complement the event’s visual identity, ensuring seamless integration across merchandise, digital assets, and event signage. From bold headlines to subtle details, the custom mono font added a unique, cohesive, and tech-forward touch to every design element.