Press Release
Ina Oakley Receives the Bronze A' Design Award for Freistil Corporate Identity in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Ina Oakley for graphics, illustration and visual communication design
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design category for Freistil Corporate Identity by Ina Oakley, designed for Freistil Praxis Caspary. The recognition forms part of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
About Freistil Corporate Identity
Freistil is a corporate identity created for a physiotherapy practice. The identity covers print and digital media, including business cards, banners, clothing and a website. The name Freistil means free style and refers to flexible treatment methods chosen for each patient. Illustrative elements link traditional craftsmanship with modern ideas, while a text based logo with a stretch effect suggests movement and openness. The colour scheme uses purple, coral, off-white and blue. Fine papers and sustainable materials were selected, and local suppliers were used where possible.
About Ina Oakley
I’m a designer and branding expert helping women in business show up with clarity and authenticity. My work is about timeless design, deep connection, and empowering female entrepreneurs to be seen – beyond trends, beyond noise. I create brands that feel like you – intentional, refined, and full of personality.
Award Record
This recognition makes Ina Oakley a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Award
The A' Graphic Design Award is an international graphic design competition recognizing good graphic designs by best creative agencies and designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to graphic designers, communication designers, graphic artists and illustrators from all countries. Typical entries include logos, posters, infographics, brochures, packaging designs and business cards. The awarded graphic designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/graphics
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/171891
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/171891
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!171891
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/338207
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://praxiscaspary.de
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Freistil Corporate Identity
- Function
- Corporate Identity
- Category
- Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Branding & Advertising and Arts
- Colors
- Midnight Blue, Tomato, Gainsboro, White Smoke and Light Coral
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Freistil Praxis Caspary
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Ina Oakley
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #171891
Credits
- Team
- Ina Oakley and Anne-Marie Bayer
- Image Credits
- Mockup Maison, Adobe Firefly and Nastasic
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The challenge of the project was to create a complete new corporate design for print and web reflecting the both the character of the established practice and the new energy being brought to it. The new name chosen for the relaunch was Freistil. This translates literally as a free style. For the new owner Katrin Caspary, this meant that although the desired results of any treatment are known, the way to achieve these is variable and depends on the capabilities and limitations of each customer. Katrin Caspary and her expert team blend traditional and modern therapies, creating tailored treatments for individual needs.
- Inspiration
- The client took over an existing traditional physiotherapy business and wanted to bring her own style and energy to it. This freshness, together with her mission to get people active and moving, served as inspiration for Freistil’s corporate design: modern and innovative while at the same time reflecting the tradition of the craft.
- Research
- Our goal was to blend tradition with modernity. Katrin took over a well-established practice that had been successfully run for 15 years. While the existing customer base was strong, attracting younger clients was crucial. The new concept needed to appeal to all ages and engage the team. To achieve this, I researched modern and traditional practices in books and online. Additionally, I spoke with locals and interviewed them about their methods.
- Challenge
- The established practice had loyal older clients but struggled to attract younger people. Updating the concept to appeal to both groups was key. This required a fresh brand identity, improved communication (possibly via social media), and motivating the team to embrace change. Maintaining trust while introducing modern elements was essential for success. The design needed to appeal to both young and old and to lower the perceived barrier to becoming more active.
- Realization and Technology
- Fine papers and sustainable materials were chosen to reflect the quality of the Freistil brand. These align with the spirit of our times. Modern, open and fresh. Wherever possible, local suppliers and partners where used. Each piece tells a story. One of care, respect for the environment, and dedication to creating something truly special. The focus on quality isn’t just a strategic decision. It’s a heartfelt expression of authenticity.
- Operation and Interaction
- In order to reflect the motives of movement, flexibility, freedom, and the combination of modern approaches and traditional methods, the design uses both illustrative elements and a dynamic text based logo. The color scheme of purple, coral, off-white, and blue represent creativity, freshness, and competence. The illustrations link traditional craftsmanship with modern ideas, while the logo's stretch effect symbolises both movement and the modern open approach of the practice.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in february 2023 and finished in september 2023 near of Cologne in Germany.
- Specifications
- Business cards (85 x 55 mm) and banners (3 m x 1 m) use designs reflecting the brands values: modern, fresh, and quality driven. For clothing articles such as sweaters, beanies and bags, the finest available sustainable materials and premium organic fabrics were used. These ensure not just comfort but also a sense of responsibility. Web design was made in XD and programming was based on WordPress.
- Keywords
- Health, Openminded, Rethinking, Modern, Tradition, Freedom
