I’ve been inexplicably mesmerized by Versace’s Medusa logomark since childhood. It’s a symbol that sparked my early fascination with iconic, meaning-rich design.
This design was an unconventional project that challenged me to move beyond my typical design space and engage with the theatrical, high-gloss world of luxury fashion.
What began as a personal product design exploration ultimately became a full concept submission: a creative homage to one of the world’s most enduring emblems of elegance and excess.
The decision to create a set of iPhone accessories stemmed from my frustration with Versace’s current offering: a silicone case that obscures the phone’s craftsmanship and features an oversized 3D Medusa motif — wider than the phone itself.
Bold and loud? Sure. But I knew the Versace treatment could be more refined, more intentional.
My design would start with leather, not silicone. It’s a more premium material, but appropriate for a brand selling $2,000 bathrobes to customers carrying $1,000 phones.
I also wanted the product to complement the iPhone’s design, not conceal it. The goal was to create something unmistakably Versace, yet still in service of the iPhone’s aesthetic.
ORO NERO
Gold on black alligator leather
NERO ASSOLUTO
Obsidian on patent alligator leather
ARGENTO BIANCO
Silver on white alligator leather
Crafted with genuine alligator leather and finished with a metal Medusa emblem precisely color-matched to the iPhone’s hardware, this new case strikes a balance between Versace’s signature opulence and Apple’s meticulous craftsmanship.
© TRAVIS SPENCER DESIGNS, 2025