Maya ishaq Portfolio

Jesus Morning Star

Our brief was to take an existing cult and redesign its brand system in a contemporary way to attract new members, while grounding every visual decision in early-stage concept work and analysis. We chose Jesus Morning Star and built a clear strategic narrative around its core promises of unity, purity, and a “higher place,” then translated those ideas into a cohesive visual identity and recruitment materials. Our process moved through discovery, definition, and design, mapping the cult’s differentiators into an attributes pyramid and a central concept statement focused on modern “marriage to God,” beauty, and being free of sin. The final system uses a gradients and iimmersive aesthetic with a bold condensed typography, and repeated key motifs and phrases such as “Higher Place” and “Key to Heaven” to create a sense of urgency and belonging. Deliverables included a branded booklet explaining ideology and numerology, plus promotional touchpoints like posters and a flyer designed as a modern invitation into the community’s world.