CLIENT - KNOG

Blinder 900 Distributor Launch

PROJECT

Social media campaign
for Knog Blinder Road

PROJECT

Product renders for social media

and e-commerce

CLIENT - KNOG

Blinder 900

CATEGORY

+ Creative direction (CG)
+ 3D Motion Design
+ Production

CATEGORY

+ Creative direction
+ 3D visualisation
+ Design for social media

CATEGORY

+ Creative direction

+ 3D visualisation

CATEGORY

+ Creative direction (CG)

+ 3D Motion Design
+ Production

OVERVIEW

The Blinder is Knog's flagship bike light platform and in late 23' it's brand new 'Blinderverse' suite of lights were unveiled in person to an ecstatic post-pandemic audience of global distributors.

We were invited to imagine a 30 second motion spot that would introduce the new Blinder 900 using it's 6 core pillars. A unibody CNC chassis, incredibly powerful projector, striking utilitarian styling, a purposeful new mounting system, compact design all within an incredibly robust package.

We couldn't wait to sink our teeth into creating an animation that would celebrate this fantastic new illumination platform.

OVERVIEW

The Blinder is Knog's flagship bike light platform and in late 23' it's brand new 'Blinderverse' suite of lights were unveiled in person to an ecstatic post-pandemic audience of global distributors.

We were invited to imagine a 30 second motion spot that would introduce the new Blinder 900 using it's 6 core pillars. A unibody CNC chassis, incredibly powerful projector, striking utilitarian styling, a purposeful new mounting system, compact design all within an incredibly robust package.

We couldn't wait to sink our teeth into creating an animation that would celebrate this fantastic new illumination platform.

OVERVIEW

In early 2022, Knog a leading cycling accessories brand, launched 'Scout', their sophisticated bike alarm and finder solution.

We were invited to help create engaging photo-real visuals to support the introduction of Scout, showcasing some of the innovative features and benefits to modern, multi-disciplined cyclists.

OVERVIEW

The Blinder is Knog's flagship bike light platform and in late 23' it's brand new 'Blinderverse' suite of lights were unveiled in person to an ecstatic post-pandemic audience of global distributors.

We were invited to imagine a 30 second motion spot that would introduce the new Blinder 900 using it's 6 core pillars. A unibody CNC chassis, incredibly powerful projector, striking utilitarian styling, a purposeful new mounting system, compact design all within an incredibly robust package.

We couldn't wait to sink our teeth into creating an animation that would celebrate this fantastic new illumination platform.

Global Distributor Launch Event

Global Distributor Launch Event

Building on the core pillars of the Blinder 900, we set out to visually represent each defining feature through a series of six unique shots.

Each sequence was crafted to highlight a key aspect of the design, from its cutting-edge materials to its powerful performance. These visuals capture the innovation and precision behind the Blinder 900, celebrating its form and function in a cohesive and dynamic narrative.

 

Building on the core pillars of the Blinder 900, we set out to visually represent each defining feature through a series of six unique shots.

Each sequence was crafted to highlight a key aspect of the design, from its cutting-edge materials to its powerful performance. These visuals capture the innovation and precision behind the Blinder 900, celebrating its form and function in a cohesive and dynamic narrative.

Unbody CNC Construction

Unbody CNC Construction

Our animation opens with liquid metal bringing the idea of unbody CNC construction to life. The material elegantly transforms from metallic silver to a deep black anodized finish, symbolizing the precision and fluidity of CNC processes. We used dynamic ring lighting that tracks the material's growth, accentuating the textural, tactile nature of the surface as it is shaped. This shot reflects our approach to embodying CNC craftsmanship, creating a solid, immersive visual that feels both innovative and grounded.

Our animation opens with liquid metal bringing the idea of unbody CNC construction to life. The material elegantly transforms from metallic silver to a deep black anodized finish, symbolizing the precision and fluidity of CNC processes.

We used dynamic ring lighting that tracks the material's growth, accentuating the textural, tactile nature of the surface as it is shaped. This shot reflects our approach to embodying CNC craftsmanship, creating a solid, immersive visual that feels both innovative and grounded.

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High-Powered

High-Powered

With high-powered we wanted to reveal the power unit and projection systems in a controlled yet chaotic fashion. Leveraging particle advection, we were able to energetically draw in the surfaces of each key component cluster, unmasking them with colourful tracers dancing across the Blinder chassis. This gave the illusion of peering under the surfaces without any of the drawbacks of traditional transparency effects.

With high-powered we wanted to reveal the power unit and projection systems in a controlled yet chaotic fashion. Leveraging particle advection, we were able to energetically draw in the surfaces of each key component cluster, unmasking them with colourful tracers dancing across the Blinder chassis. This gave the illusion of peering under the surfaces without any of the drawbacks of traditional transparency effects.

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Striking Utilitarian Styling

Striking Utilitarian Styling

In this shot, we leaned into a Brutalist theme to convey striking utilitarian styling. The product’s materials are shown in their raw, accurate form, with hard spotlighting casting dramatic, shifting shadows as the camera pans and zooms. Symmetry and depth of field work together to enhance the bold, solid presence of the design. This approach allowed us to highlight the product’s practicality while keeping the aesthetic clean, strong, and architectural.

In this shot, we leaned into a Brutalist theme to convey striking utilitarian styling. The product’s materials are shown in their raw, accurate form, with hard spotlighting casting dramatic, shifting shadows as the camera pans and zooms.

Symmetry and depth of field work together to enhance the bold, solid presence of the design. This approach allowed us to highlight the product’s practicality while keeping the aesthetic clean, strong, and architectural.

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Purposeful Under-Bar Mounting + Compact design

Purposeful Under-Bar Mounting + Compact design

To highlight the purpose-driven design of the under-bar mount, we created an elaborate light-linking setup for both the Blinder and the bike, intentionally pulling luma focus to key visual features, while allowing the rest to vignette seamlessly into the backplate. This aesthetic reflected both the simplicity and intentionality of its design.

For compact design, even lighting and strategic hotspots were used to highlight its streamlined form without overwhelming the visual. This shot conveys the product’s stealthy and precise construction, emphasizing that its compactness does not compromise its powerful presence. Our goal was to make the compact size feel sleek yet impactful.

To highlight the purpose-driven design of the under-bar mount, we created an elaborate light-linking setup for both the Blinder and the bike, intentionally pulling luma focus to key visual features, while allowing the rest to vignette seamlessly into the backplate. This aesthetic reflected both the simplicity and intentionality of its design.

For compact design, even lighting and strategic hotspots were used to highlight its streamlined form without overwhelming the visual. This shot conveys the product’s stealthy and precise construction, emphasizing that its compactness does not compromise its powerful presence. Our goal was to make the compact size feel sleek yet impactful.

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Robust construction

We had lots of fun juxtaposing the strength and durability of the Blinder against the torturous impact from our procedurally sculpted aggressor. Shielded by a resilient layer of powdercoating, the CNC reinforced unibody chassis is engineered to feel ready for anything thrown at it.

We had lots of fun juxtaposing the strength and durability of the Blinder against the torturous impact from our procedurally sculpted aggressor.

Shielded by a resilient layer of powdercoating, the CNC reinforced unibody chassis is engineered to feel ready for anything thrown at it.

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600, 900, 1300 Lumens

600, 900, 1300 Lumens

600, 900, 1300 Lumens

600, 900, 1300 Lumens

600, 900, 1300 Lumens

True to it's namesake, the Blinder is an impressive force of luma, at any lumens. 

True to it's namesake, the Blinder is an impressive force of luma, at any lumens. 

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Beyond managing the unmanageable, Stray Orbit are also full of creativity, have an amazing eye for detail and are constantly exploring new technology to benefit their clients. In truth, I’m not sure how we’d cope with out Stray Orbit’s ongoing support.

Beyond managing the unmanageable, Stray Orbit are also full of creativity, have an amazing eye for detail and are constantly exploring new technology to benefit their clients. In truth, I’m not sure how we’d cope with out Stray Orbit’s ongoing support.

Beyond managing the unmanageable, Stray Orbit are also full of creativity, have an amazing eye for detail and are constantly exploring new technology to benefit their clients. In truth, I’m not sure how we’d cope with out Stray Orbit’s ongoing support.

Louis Philo   |   Brand Director Knog (2019-2024)

Louis Philo   |   Brand Director Knog

Louis Philo
Brand Director Knog (2019 - 2024)

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