Catch · Collect · Connect
Collectors Realm
Context
Collectors Realm is a Pokémon card retailer built for a community that takes collecting seriously. Offering singles, sealed products, graded cards, consignment, and buy/sell/trade services across Canada and the US, Collectors Realm serves both the competitive player and the serious collector, people who know exactly what they're looking for and want a store that matches that energy.
The challenge was to build a Shopify store that felt distinct from the sea of generic hobby stores, something that had real brand personality, communicated trust and expertise, and made the experience of browsing and buying feel as exciting as pulling a rare card from a pack.
We built around a rich purple palette with sky blue and soft mauve accents, colours that feel premium and distinctive without straying from the world the community knows and loves. The typography system pairs Helvetica's clean authority with Poppins's approachable geometry, keeping product information legible and the overall feel polished without being cold.
Realm Purple
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Sky Blue
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Soft Mauve
#A478AF
Deep Purple
#1A0F22
Lavender
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In Image
Deliverables
Identity System
Visual identity, colour palette, and typography standards giving Collectors Realm a distinctive, premium feel in a competitive hobby market
E-Commerce Build
Custom Shopify store with product catalogue for singles, sealed, and graded cards; consignment workflow; buy list integration; and multi-currency support
Collector Journey
Experience designed around how collectors actually shop: fast search, clear grading information, wishlist, and a community-first events section
Typography
Helvetica
Poppins
Client Testimonial
"Octarine built us something that actually represents who we are: serious about the hobby, serious about our community, and serious about the experience we want collectors to have."
