League One Volleyball/u00a0just launched a first-of-its-kind US volleyball community and professional women/u2019s volleyball league. LOVB recently launched to the public with a brand that encapsulates both the grace and grit of its athletes. LOVB is more than just a league /u2014 it is a startup using the strategic power of design to reimagine the future of women/u2019s sports. The creative in charge were Patrick Cox, the brand's Creative Director and designer of the 2012 Olympic logo, and the co-founder & CEO Katlyn Gao.

For LOVB's identity, starting with the naming is pronounced love, with a silent B to convey the emotion and connection that is true to the sport. The brand name is unique because, unlike many other women's professional leagues, LOVB omits the word "women" from the acronym./u00a0Respecting its color palette, the brand features a range of pastels and vibrant neons, deviating from the masculine color palettes of most sports leagues. As part of the launch, the brand unveiled its first/u00a0campaign video. A partnership with/u00a0BIPOC-founded Art Camp/u00a0was necessary for the video footage. It features interviews with pros, teens, parents, coaches, and Olympians like/u00a0Haleigh Washington,/u00a0Kim Hill,/u00a0Kelsey Robinson,/u00a0Justine Wong Orantes/u00a0(2020 gold medalists),/u00a0and Danielle Scott/u00a0(5x Olympian), sharing what it means for them to be a part of the LOVB community. The film's creative direction breaks the mold of triumph and warrior, branding that other league's pioneer.