Dated to Distinctive: Reimagining a Tropical Escape

Dated to Distinctive: Reimagining a Tropical Escape

Delamar was developed as part of a broader effort to reposition an aging apartment community into a vibrant lifestyle destination. The challenge wasn't creating a brand from scratch, but changing how people perceived the property through a completely refreshed visual identity. Inspired by South Florida's tropical energy, the brand embraced bold color, lush landscapes, and a more playful personality that reflected the lifestyle residents aspired to, rather than the property's past.

Delamar was developed as part of a broader effort to reposition an aging apartment community into a vibrant lifestyle destination. The challenge wasn't creating a brand from scratch, but changing how people perceived the property through a completely refreshed visual identity. Inspired by South Florida's tropical energy, the brand embraced bold color, lush landscapes, and a more playful personality that reflected the lifestyle residents aspired to, rather than the property's past.

Client

Lyon Living

Client

Lyon Living

Project Type:

Design System • Graphics • Signage

Project Type:

Design System • Graphics • Signage

RELEASE

2022

RELEASE

2022

Credit

S. Mckenna, Director | T. Kretzmann, SVP

Credit

S. Mckenna, Director | T. Kretzmann, SVP

Relaxed Refinement

Relaxed Refinement

I translated that vision into a cohesive identity system spanning environmental graphics, signage, print collateral, digital marketing, and leasing materials. Every touchpoint was designed to reinforce the same welcoming, energetic experience while remaining flexible enough to scale across future marketing initiatives. The result was a refreshed brand that elevated the property's perception and created a stronger sense of place through consistent storytelling and implementation.

I translated that vision into a cohesive identity system spanning environmental graphics, signage, print collateral, digital marketing, and leasing materials. Every touchpoint was designed to reinforce the same welcoming, energetic experience while remaining flexible enough to scale across future marketing initiatives. The result was a refreshed brand that elevated the property's perception and created a stronger sense of place through consistent storytelling and implementation.