Brand Strategy & Identity Design
Serenity Studio
Project Deliverables
Brand Purpose, Mission, Vision, & Values
Brand Positioning
Brand Personality & Voice
Brand Vocabulary
Brand Messaging
Brand Storytelling Frameworks
Logo Design & Alternates
Brand Color Palette
Brand Typography
Brand Pattern
Iconography
Curated Brand Imagery & Styling
Visual Style Guidelines
Website Design
Background
Serenity Studio emerges as a beacon of hope and solace in the realm of art therapy, specializing in ceramics. As a nonprofit entity, its mission revolves around empowering individuals to harness the therapeutic qualities of art, especially for those grappling with Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD. By using ceramics as a medium, Serenity Studio envisions fostering an environment of healing and resilience, anchoring individuals through the tangible touch of clay and the transformative power of creation.
The Challenge
Being a budding organization, Serenity Studio faced the challenge of navigating the saturated landscape of art therapy brands. A cursory glance at similar entities revealed an overarching theme—many of these brands exuded an immature and unpolished aura. Serenity Studio, however, was driven by a vision to diverge from this stereotype. They yearned for a brand identity that would resonate maturity and polish, ensuring that their vision and mission stood out, not only in terms of services but also in their visual representation.
The Approach
Central to Serenity Studio's ethos was the essence of calm, peacefulness, and the enveloping warmth of human connection. Drawing inspiration from these values, the design approach leaned heavily into an earthy color palette. This choice was deliberate, aiming to mirror the primal connection between nature, the foundational clay used in ceramics, and the human spirit. Every hue chosen was a testament to the tranquility and restorative powers of nature, harmoniously bridging the gap between the art of pottery and the art of healing.
The Results
The fruit of this labor was a brand identity that perfectly straddled the line between professional polish and inviting warmth. The logo, a symphony of design and symbolism, seamlessly captured Serenity Studio's profound connection to pottery and the nurturing embrace of the earth. Complemented by a color palette that exuded warmth, coziness, and an open invitation, the brand now stood tall, resonating with its core values. Armed with this cohesive brand identity, Serenity Studio is now poised with confidence, ready to communicate its invaluable offering to potential students, donors, and a community of supporters, forging ahead in its mission to heal and empower.