Case study 04 · Branding

Classic Salon Suites

Classic Salon Suites was a fun change of pace. I enjoyed the challenge of working with a salon and tried to create a brand that felt welcoming and exclusive at the same time.

Role
Freelance designer
Scope
Brand·Posters
Team
Solo
Timeline
2 months

Elegant by design

Elegance is a design language and in order to achieve the definition of it, you must meet the criteria of being

Graceful Attractive Refined

The Process

Client initially was drawn to brands with large Script and Sans Serif fonts with gold and black colors. However, this look is everywhere so we nudged it to a more Victorian aesthetic with beige’s, browns, and soft black. When put together, these colors communicate a seriousness from the black-brown with hints of warmth and closeness from the beige and tan.

The typeface offered a strong yet graceful presence. The curves and motion of the primary font “POPS” when paired with the brand colors. When working with a decorative font, it’s smart to have a reliable font to pair with it. Ol’ reliable Helvetica Nue fills that gap without distracting or taking away from Audrey.

ExploredAdopted

Colors

Window Graphics

Prior to the grand opening, we lined the large vertical windows with posters. The storefront gets decent foot traffic, so some were designed for viewers up close, while others had to be big and bold enough to read from the street.

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