In 2021, Delta Mosquito and Vector Control District was seeking a logo redesign to better represent the evolving intentions of the district. Formerly known as Delta Vector Control District, the agency wants to let the public know that they provide control for mosquitoes, as well as other vectors, such as ticks and fleas, in order to mitigate vector-borne diseases and improve public health.

As a former biologist with Delta Mosquito and Vector Control District, I was given the opportunity to redesign the agency’s logo.

Soon after I made my sketches, look at other mosquito and vector control district logos, and after designing mockups of the new prospective logo for Delta Mosquito and Vector Control District, I reviewed the mockups with the general manager.

Some major suggestions were:
1. Change the brown ribbon into a light blue color.
2. Use “Since 1922” at the bottom of the logo.

I shared my iterations with the general manager with Delta Mosquito and Vector Control District, and we both agreed on one design that best reflects the mission, and vision, of both the general manager and the agency as a whole. The new logo reflects the agency’s intentions to protect the public from mosquitoes and other vectors, such as ticks and fleas. In addition, the new logo reflects the ample agricultural fields within the district boundaries as well as the beautiful Sierra mountain range surrounding the district.

As I emabarked on my journey to become a UX designer, this was my first design project. Although I was not designing a product, designing a new logo helped me understand the value of heuristics, understanding the problem and mission statement of a client, and honing my creative talents.