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Sylvain Borgarino & Deadwater Studio

September 29, 2021

Mindsparkle Mag

Cycles Cavale eShop

Sylvain Borgarino & Deadwater Studio bring a cinematic calm to Cycles Cavale, where the homepage opens on a full-bleed black-and-white photograph of a rider slicing through a blurred city street. The monochrome treatment and gentle motion blur lend the bike brand an editorial, almost documentary elegance, while a finely drawn swallow monogram sits like a crest on the cyclist’s shoulder. A restrained French navigation — Nos vélos, Configurateur, Galerie — keeps the commerce quietly in the background so the imagery can lead. It is a beautifully understated piece of art direction, proof that an e-shop can feel like a fashion campaign. The result is refined web design that makes you want to ride.

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