Cicla (Ciclavia Rebrand)

This rebrand of CicLAvia repositions the event with a design system rooted in bicycle culture, street safety, and global community engagement. As both a designer and an active cyclist, I approached this project not from an outsider’s aesthetic lens, but from lived experience — informed by the visual language, trends, and energy that actually resonate within bike culture.

The identity draws heavily from the rhythm and movement of urban cycling. Bold, legible typography and intuitive iconography prioritize clarity and navigation, while a vibrant, internationally-inspired color palette pays homage to the UCI World Championship colors — subtly tying CicLAvia’s local mission to a larger, global cycling community. This decision reflects the idea of CicLAvia International — extending the event’s core values beyond Los Angeles and aligning it with the worldwide movement toward safer, more sustainable streets.

A recurring visual motif throughout the system is the circle — a reference not only to bicycle wheels but also to wayfinding, street signage, and collective motion. This circular language becomes a connective thread across all brand touchpoints, reinforcing flow, direction, and community.

At its core, the rebrand is about real-world utility and cultural relevance. Too often, design systems in this space overlook the people they’re meant to serve. This identity was developed with an insider’s understanding of the cycling community and a deep respect for the role design plays in amplifying safety, accessibility, and the joy of riding. It positions CicLAvia as more than a local event — as part of an ongoing global conversation around mobility, sustainability, and public space.

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