FARIZ MERAXA
Graphic Designer & Art Director
MODERNA:
SPIKEVAX
In 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, I was assigned one of the most important briefs of my career: to design a logo for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine. They had already chosen the name "SpikeVax" and were looking for a distinctive and memorable logo. The brief was straightforward: create a logo that conveys safety, precision, and protection to people from all walks of life during these challenging times.
Designer: Fariz Meraxa
Design Director: Divya Dileep
The final product is a logo incorporating a subtle yet powerful visual element: a stylized "S" resembling a spike protein. This is a direct reference to the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which the vaccine targets. This integration of science into the design reinforces the purpose of the product and creates a strong connection to its function.
During the pandemic, the logo became a symbol of hope and progress. Its association with
a life-saving vaccine gave it emotional weight, making it more than just a corporate identifier—
it became a representation of global health and resilience.
