Balnord
high-conviction early-stage investor in frontier and dual-use technologies. Focused primarily on founders from the Baltic Sea Region (Nordics, Baltics, Poland and Germany)
The design combines clean structure, precise typography, and a subtle cartographic layer that visualizes the geography of investments.
company
Altalogy
role
designer
responsibilities
illustration, UI
tools
Figma, Ilustrator
Visual Language
The illustration system was inspired by Baltic geography and heritage — especially the characteristic shapes of the region, such as the northern coastline of Poland and the surface forms of the Baltic Sea.
Additional Inspiration
Another layer of inspiration came from mathematics and physics, especially graph structures and plotted curves.
Together, these references formed a visual language that feels both cartographic and analytical, reflecting the idea of mapping investments and connections.
Noetic
venture firm investing in early-stage technologies for mental health and wellbeing.
The website is a calm, minimal platform, designed to feel safe, grounded, and hopeful.
company
Altalogy
role
designer
responsibilities
illustration, stop-motion animation, and client communication
tools
Figma, Ilustrator, Procreate
Visual Approach
The visuals blend deep navy with calming beige, creating a stable, welcoming atmosphere.
Illustration & Motion
At the center of the project is a hand-crafted illustration system, animated in stop motion. The tactile, imperfect quality adds a sense of human touch when addressing mental health. The animation tells a quiet story of falling, finding light across a spectrum of color, and standing up again, capturing the feeling of being lost yet holding on to hope for a better tomorrow.
Horizon
venture capital specialised in pre-seed and seed software investing
The interface encourages playful interaction, with minimal text and subtle accent colors that highlight key points without clutter.
company
Altalogy
role
lead designer
responsibilities
client comunication, workshops, key visuals, logo design, final UI, and QA/delivery
tools
Figma, Ilustrator
Early Exploration
The first iteration introduced an alternative navigation mechanism, letting users explore the site in a non-linear way instead of standard scrolling. This playful approach emphasized discovery and interaction.
Adapting to the Client
The first iteration introduced an alternative navigation mechanism, letting users explore the site in a non-linear way instead of standard scrolling. This playful approach emphasized discovery and interaction.
Chemistry
venture capital firm backing founders with a rare blend of technical expertise and commercial instinct
Website built around bold decisions while keeping the experience clear and focused.
company
Altalogy
role
lead designer
responsibilities
client communication, UI design, logo, logo motion, QA, and final delivery
tools
Figma, AE
Visual Approach
The design contrasts neon accent colors against a concrete-toned background, creating a visual “chemistry” at the border between the two.
A Brutal Aesthetic
The aesthetic is sharp and deliberate — from angular corners to precise lines in the navbar and footer, giving the platform a distinctive, bold, and structured presence.
Kickstart
venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups across the Mountain West, backing companies in sectors such as enterprise software, fintech, healthtech, and marketplaces
Website wherevisuals play with collages and textures, inspired by the dotted pattern of the logotype.
company
Altalogy
role
lead designer
responsibilities
client comunication, key visuals, final UI, and QA/delivery
tools
Figma, Ilustrator, Photoshop
Visual Approach
The project started with a newspaper-style layout. With stronger colors, and serif typography.
Visual Approach
Later, project shifted to a more modern aesthetic. We explored neumorphism, using subtle shadows to create a tactile feel.
Regional Inspiration
The illustrations are inspired by the Mountain West, reflecting the region where Kickstart invests and giving the platform a unique, local character.
Drillbit
AI platform that generates and converts opportunities into revenue across every communication channel — all without changing your CRM or adding extra work
The website is a calm, minimal platform, designed to feel safe, grounded, and hopeful.
company
Altalogy
role
designer
responsibilities
graphs, UI design, QA
tools
Figma
