ITA AIRWAYS

Brand Identity · Visual System

1. Brand Overview

ITA Airways approached us seeking a revitalized brand identity that would modernize the airline while honoring Italy’s rich cultural legacy.

The goal was to build a visual identity capable of expressing:

  • National pride
  • Movement and dynamism
  • Freshness and optimism
  • A modern, global presence

They needed a system that would work seamlessly across aircraft livery, uniforms, signage, digital channels, and promotional materials — all while reinforcing the message:

“Bringing Italy to the world.”

Logo Exploration & Sketch Process

2. Concept & Exploration

We began the creative process by exploring visual inspiration from Italian aviation history, national colors, aerodynamic forms, and organic curves.

Early sketches aimed to create a fluid, modern symbol that expressed movement, elegance, and Italian identity.

  • Stylized wing shapes
  • Curved aerodynamic lines
  • Modernized “ITA” letter forms
  • Motion-driven silhouettes

This phase became the foundation for a fresh, dynamic identity.

3. Logo Development

We refined multiple concepts until the symbol evolved into a modern, distinctive mark inspired by:

Aerodynamic motion and fluid takeoff forms

Subtle integration of Italian national colors

Clean, geometric “ITA” letter construction

Warmth and optimism expressed through the golden abstract wing

This exploration resulted in a logo that is:

Instantly recognizable

Optimistic and energetic

Strong across both large aircraft livery and small digital formats

Versatile for uniforms, signage, and merchandising

4. Color Palette

The visual identity is built on a vibrant, modern reinterpretation of Italy’s national tones:

Green (#007A33) — fresh, modern, and forward-looking

Gold (#E5C75B) — warmth, hospitality, and Italian elegance

Red (#CF2E2E) — passion and national identity

White (#F7F7F7) — balance and clarity

Together, these colors create a bold, memorable, and globally recognizable palette.

5. Typography

To reinforce modernity and clarity, we selected a combination of contemporary sans-serif typefaces:

Montserrat Bold — strong, clean, and highly legible

Raleway / Open Sans — versatile secondary typefaces for digital and print applications

The type choices communicate:

Confidence

Modernity

Professionalism

Their geometric precision complements the aerodynamic logo, creating a unified brand voice across all touchpoints

6. Applications

The new ITA identity extends seamlessly across all brand touchpoints, including:

• Aircraft livery, with bold graphics that highlight motion and national pride

• Crew uniforms, reflecting modern Italian elegance

• Airport signage, ensuring clarity and consistency

• Travel documents, with clean, structured layouts

• Digital platforms, including social media and online ads

• Urban advertising, connecting the brand to global travelers

 

8. Result

The ITA Airways rebrand delivers:

• A bold, modern identity

• Strong national symbolism

• Clear, cohesive communication

• A unified visual voice across aircraft and digital platforms

• A refreshed perception of ITA as a world-class airline

The new identity confidently expresses Italy’s spirit — bringing Italy to the world through color, elegance, and motion.