Kiezknirpse

About the project

Kiezknirpse is a contemporary fashion brand designed for children growing up in vibrant urban environments. Inspired by the spirit of the city and the creativity of modern families, KiezKnirpse offers stylish, practical, and sustainable clothing that reflects the individuality and everyday adventures of young city dwellers.

The launch includes the full creation of the KiezKnirpse brand—logo, tone, visual identity, and comprehensive brand collateral such as packaging, labels, and marketing materials—along with a thoughtfully designed online shop. The digital storefront will bring the brand’s playful, urban character to life while offering families an easy and inspiring way to shop kidswear.

Client
Kiezknirpse
Agency
Fred Voigtländer (Personal)
Role
Brand Designer, UI Design Lead
Work
Branding, User Interface Design
Year
2021
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Mission

The mission behind creating a branding for Kiezknirpse and launching its online fashion shop was to build a unique, heartfelt identity that captures the spirit of childhood in Germany’s biggest cities.

Inspired by the vibrant neighborhoods of places like Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and Cologne, Kiezknirpse combines playful, modern design with comfort and sustainability in kids' fashion.

The branding reflects a community-driven, authentic lifestyle where quality, creativity, and practicality meet. Through the online shop, the brand aims to offer parents a seamless shopping experience, showcasing thoughtfully curated collections that tell stories, celebrate individuality, and grow with a new generation of confident, conscious young explorers.

Solution

The visual solution for Kiezknirpse focuses on a brand identity that captures the joyful, urban spirit of childhood in Germany’s major cities, blending playful elements with modern minimalism in soft earthy tones and vibrant accents.

Typography should be approachable and clean, with rounded edges to convey warmth and child-friendliness. Illustrations and graphic elements—such as hand-drawn maps, city landmarks, or everyday neighborhood scenes—can tie collections to specific urban settings like Berlin or Munich. Photography should feature real children in authentic, everyday moments within urban environments, reinforcing a sense of relatability and community.

On the online shop, clean layouts, intuitive navigation, and playful micro-interactions (like animated icons or hover effects) enhance the user experience. Packaging and print materials should echo the digital brand world with consistent colours, storytelling elements, and tactile finishes, ensuring the entire visual identity feels cohesive, meaningful, and rooted in the spirit of local, conscious living.

Together, these visual elements create a unified, emotionally resonant brand experience that brings Kiezknirpse’s mission to life—celebrating modern childhood with authenticity, creativity, and a strong sense of place.