We led a full rebranding of Playhop, the international direction of Yandex Games. By the way, say hello to our new mascot — Hoppy!
( 01 ) REBRANDING
The new logo captures motion — a jump, a swipe, a reaction. We created custom lettering with rhythm and personality that reflects the energy of gaming.
( 02 ) DDD STYLE
Inspired by the kind of box many creatives keep near their desk — filled with personal, memorable things like old keys, wires, and childhood toys — we built a 3D visual system that brings this metaphor to life through playful, 3d objects.
( 03 ) TYPOGRAPHY
For communication, we chose Plus Jakarta Sans — an open, friendly typeface. We added alternate characters to echo the playful spirit of the logo and reinforce the jump metaphor.
( 04 ) MASCOT
We created our own mascot — Hoppy. He started as a mysterious visual bug a developer couldn’t get rid of, then introduced himself and began helping players. Over time, users fell in love with him — and Hoppy became the face of the platform.
( 05 ) EVENTS
The style works great offline too — especially at themed events where visual impact matters.