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Authentic Identity: Branding the Kingdom of Tonga

Authentic Identity: Branding the Kingdom of Tonga

This case study explores the vital role of culture and community in shaping an authentic national identity through design. Pallavi will detail the process of creating the destination brand for the Kingdom of Tonga, focusing on how thorough research into local motifs, language, and history guided the outcome. Discover how feedback from the Tongan community ensured the brand remained rooted in its deep purpose. The showcase will include the cohesive identity across logo, typography, and digital collateral, demonstrating how respectful representation and cross-cultural links can create a welcoming, contemporary brand that is a lasting expression of national pride.

Speakers

Pallavi Karambelkar
Tomahawk
Talk
Branding & Graphic
Sunday 8 March 2026
2:00pm – 2:30pm
Shed 10, Queen’s Wharf, 89 Quay Street, Auckland

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