The project proposes a concept for a digital platform dedicated to cultural exchange, connecting people from different countries through personal stories, artifacts, and shared creative experiences. Unlike traditional social media that focuses on rapid content consumption, the platform offers a more meaningful form of interaction based on curiosity, openness, and authentic human connection.
Through the new DISTA style, I wanted to show that everyday objects can speak to the culture of a country and the people who own them. Therefore, the objects acquired faces and characters—each became a hero with its own story. The metaphor, «Things Have an Accent, ” conveys the idea of encountering another culture through the exchange of items.
Photorealistic mockup of three matte black DISTA boxes of varying sizes. Apply grainy prints: a blue fish stapler, a lilac vase with a face, and a acid-yellow phone character. Add the dista logo in the color of each object, postal stamps, route lines, and the inscription «Every object has its own story.» Beige surface, warm side lighting, expressive shadows, top-down angled perspective.
Gloves
A photorealistic mockup of black knitted DISTA gloves. On one palm is a blue stapler-fish, and on the other is a purple vessel with a face, both rendered in grainy screen-print graphics. Add postal stamps, arrows, and text to the fingers, DISTA logos on the cuffs, and a neon-yellow trim. Top-down view, black background, clear knit texture.
Keychain
A photorealistic mockup of a flat, metallic DISTA keychain shaped like a living mailbox. Black base, purple grainy print, blue arrow, and a yellow DISTA logo. Thread a silver ring with keys through the open mouth hole. Attach the keychain to a black pair of jeans using a carabiner, showing a close-up under natural light.
Luggage Strap and TagPhotorealistic mockup of a silver suitcase featuring a black luggage strap and a neon yellow buckle. Apply a blue animated mechanical sharpener to the strap, the lilac dista logo, and yellow arrows. Add a black tag featuring the same character and the fields «FROM: ME / TO: YOU.» Textured screen-print graphics, black background, crisp material textures.Packing TapePhotorealistic mockup of three rolls of DISTA tape: black, blue, and neon yellow. The print features an animated brush with eyes and a toothy grin, the dista logo, barcodes, postal symbols, and the text «PASS IT ON.» Display the unwrapped tape, a metal dispenser, and a black box sealed with this tape. Black background, grainy graphics, realistic print texture.
Longsleeve
Photorealistic mockup of a white DISTA longsleeve. Centered on the chest is a large purple vessel with a face, rendered in grainy stencil graphics, accompanied by the inscription «Every item has its own story» and the prominent black dista logo. The sleeves feature blue routes, postal stamps, and small inscriptions. The background is black, the view is from the front, showcasing natural folds and cotton texture.
Travel Pillow
Photorealistic mockup of a fluorescent yellow inflatable neck pillow by DISTA. One side features a vibrant purple harmonica with eyes and a smiling mouth, while the other displays the large black dista logo. Additional graphics include blue dotted routes, a purple postal stamp, and the text «PASS IT ON.» Nearby is a black pouch featuring the same character and the yellow logo. The background is black, showing realistic seams and a matte texture.
Sticker Pack
A set of DISTA die-cut stickers featuring animated objects: a stapler-fish, a vase with a face, a phone, a camera, a kettle, a lock, an iron, and scissors. Grainy screen-print graphics in blue, lilac, and acid yellow, with contrasting outlines. Additional stickers include the dista logo, postage stamps, and routes. Black background.
Stickers on a Laptop
A photorealistic close-up of a silver laptop with DISTA stickers placed on the surface to the left of the touchpad. A lilac vase with a face, a yellow phone, a blue camera, an animated alarm clock, a tape dispenser, and the dista logo. Realistic edges on the vinyl decals, with slight angles. The keyboard and touchpad remain free.
T-shirt
A photorealistic mockup of a DISTA acid-yellow T-shirt. Twelve different animated objects are arranged in a circle: a camera, a kettle, a lock, an iron, a clock, a lamp, and others. The design features blue and lilac grainy graphics with black details. In the center is the black dista logo and radiating arrows; below it reads, «Every object has its own story.» Displayed without a hanger, on a black background.
Phone Case
A photorealistic mockup of a graphite smartphone in a clear case adorned with DISTA stickers. Elements include a blue fish-stapler, a lilac vessel with a face, a yellow key, an animated object with eyes, a postal sticker, and the dista logo. The composition is free and asymmetrical; the cameras are not overlapped, showcasing realistic reflections and vinyl texture.
UmbrellaA photorealistic mockup of an open black DISTA umbrella. A large purple coffee maker with eyes and a smiling spout, the yellow dista logo, and the inscription «Stories travel.» Light blue dotted routes and small stars complete the print. Next to it is a case featuring the same character. Black background, realistic fabric, and stitching.Boxes on ShelvesA photorealistic display of black DISTA boxes on a metal shelf. Three packaging sizes featuring a blue fish-stapler, a purple vessel, and a yellow telephone, with logos matching the object colors. Some boxes are standing upright, others are stacked. A hand reaches for a small box on the shelf. Warm sunlight, expressive shadows.
DISTA Space
Photorealistic interior of the DISTA exchange point, featuring a packaging area. A black counter with a blue logo, metal shelving displaying branded boxes, a stainless steel workstation, and acid-yellow stools. The walls feature promotional posters, and nearby are clothing, gloves, and stickers. Light walls, concrete flooring, large windows, and natural light.
Photorealistic mockup of DISTA boxes on a black metal shelving unit. Packaging of three sizes featuring grainy prints: a blue fish stapler, a lilac vessel with a face, and a acid-yellow telephone. dista logos colored to match the objects, postal stamps, and dashed routes. Some boxes are standing upright, others are stacked; a hand reaches for a small box on the shelf. Nearby are cards and a blue ceramic mug. Warm sidelight from the sun, crisp shadows from the window, and realistic cardboard texture.
Package ShippingPhotorealistic top-down view of the process of packing a DISTA box. Hands in black branded gloves arrange a ceramic mug and a notebook in milk paper. On the open lid is a blue fish-stapler, and the dista logo is visible at the front. Nearby are item story cards, scissors, and a tape dispenser. Metal table, natural side light.
Street PostersTwo DISTA advertising posters on a textured concrete wall: one black and one acid yellow. The main figure is a living radio receiver with eyes and a speaker-mouth, rendered in blue and lavender grainy graphics. The large headline reads, «Things have an accent, ” the tagline reads, „The country’s culture speaks through its objects, ” and the dista logo is featured. Realistic paper texture, creases, and urban surroundings.
