Design Battle

For the “Design Battle 2 Hours” event, we created a small award piece that captures its spirit without taking itself too seriously. Olya Shevchenko, Vintage Web Production’s creative director, wanted a keepsake that felt both symbolic and a little unexpected. I took the DB2H mark — built around a “T” shaped like a Roman numeral “I” — and reimagined it as a design dumbbell.

It’s a simple metaphor: creativity works best when it’s exercised. The dumbbell sits on a desk as a reminder of the two-hour sprint — those fast decisions, sharp instincts, and the focus it takes to shape an idea under pressure.

A small object with a clear message: keep the muscle warm.