Ran Keren Graphic Studio

One thing led to another…

With more than 14 years of experience as a freelance graphic designer, I specialize in logo, logotype design and branding, providing my clients with creative visual solutions.

It all began …

The first 20 years of my professional life were dedicated to dance. I graduated from ballet school and danced professionally in Canada and Germany. This profession shaped me into the creative I am today.

After retiring from dance, I decided to channel my dance experience into another creative profession, graphic design.

Ran Keren Graphic Studio

How I work …

An empty page is like a stage where space, aesthetics, dynamics and balance are transformed into a unique choreography or design. No wonder that the first logo I created, was for the ballet company I previously danced for.

As a dancer, I learned to listen to choreographers and to interpret their ideas and visions into movement. I apply the same process of listening and interpreting, when approaching a new creative assignment for my clients.

In a briefing talk with my clients, I gather the most important information needed, such as the business vision, philosophy and goals.
In order to offer the most unique result, I research ‚what is already out there‘, whether local, regional, national or international. The creative process follows with utmost devotion to detail.

Logotype …

Developing a new custom logotype is a demanding task that requires knowledge and craftsmanship. My goal is to help my clients by translating their corporate, personal or business philosophy into a single icon or lettering, which then becomes the final logotype.

A large amount of time is spent sketching with different approaches, styles and techniques. This is a very enjoyable part of my creative work.

Ran Keren, Graphic Studio, München, logotype design and sketches for Retro Revival

My passion…

Since 2018 I have been developing my lettering and calligraphy skills by participating in workshops and seminars.

Some of my work has been published in 4 issues of the Typism book.

Ran Keren, typism book 10, 2024, Try Once More
Typism book 10, 2024
Ran Keren, typism book 9, 2023, Live and Love Letters
Typism book 9, 2023
Ran Keren, typism book 8, 2022, It's a Lettering World Out There
Typism book 8, 2022
Ran Keren, Graphic Studio, München, Monogram Logo, typism book 6. Musik in Johannes Baptist
Typism book , 2020

Professional timeline

1990-2007

Graduation Central School of Ballet London, England Dancer in varios com­panies in Canada and Germany Touring Manager Ballett­theater München

2005

Ran Keren, Graphic Studio, München, logo design for balletttheater münchen
First logo design for Ballett­theater München

2011

Gra­du­ation Media Designer Macro­media – University of Applied Sciences Munich, Germany Graphic Designer at the “der kleine Schreiber” Advertising agency, Munich, Germany

2011

Founding
Ran Keren
Photo­graphy & Design

2019

Re­bran­ding Ran Keren Photo­graphy & Design

2024

Ran Keren, Graphic Studio, München, the lettering seminar graduate stamp

Gra­duation
The Lettering Seminar (Martina Flor)

2025

Ran Keren, Graphic Studio, München, logotype

Launching
Ran Keren
Graphic Studio

Ran Keren Graphic Studio sketching

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