Great Lakes Grinders
The goal…to build a vibrant and memorable brand identity for Great Lakes Grinders, a waterfront sandwich shop serving up crave-worthy grinders with a side of sunshine. The branding should evoke coastal charm while highlighting the shop’s fresh ingredients, local character, and easygoing atmosphere. Fun Fact: The original storefront sign, hand painted by the client’s late father, was the inspiration for the brand.
JJs Table + Bar
A dinner menu and table menu designs were requested for JJ’s Table + Bar, a restaurant in Marblehead, Ohio offering up New American cuisine with a craft cocktail bar.
Daisy Lane Corner House
When a house for sale has this much to offer, you create a brand for it! The goal was to create a professional, visually appealing brand identity for a home being sold directly by the owner. This branding will be used to attract potential buyers, generate interest online and in-person, and convey the lifestyle, value, and unique character of the property—without the use of a real estate agent.
Catawba Island Brewing Company
The management team from Catawba Island Brewing Company reached out in need of custom chalkboards and table tents that matched their existing brand identity.
Travelers Board Game
This was a super fun project to work on! The goal was to develop a vibrant, engaging, and cohesive brand identity for Travelers, a travel-themed board game that takes players on a journey across iconic landmarks, cultures, and global challenges. The branding should evoke a sense of adventure, wanderlust, and friendly competition, while appealing to both casual and seasoned board game players.
One of the coolest parts of this project was taking the game creator’s original artwork and modifying it into the elements of the game board, the components, and the collateral.
MGX Technologies
Brand Identity created for MGX Technologies, a tech company offering hospitality and business centric technology solutions. The brief…establish a recognizable, trustworthy, and forward-looking brand that will communicate innovation, intelligence, and user-centric design.
Lago at Lakeside
Local restaurateurs were in need of a new brand to complement their latest restaurant concept. The location…a gated community that attracts seasonal visitors to the coastline of Lake Erie. A beachy concept with an elegant feel was created, from the logo to the hand painted mural that welcomes guests as they first enter the restaurant.
Landmark Kitchen + Bar
A new restaurant in the historic downtown of Sandusky, Ohio was in search of a logo and restaurant menu design. Landmark offers a classy but fun environment with waterfront dining. The visual identity and iconography was created with that in mind.
Artsy Occasions
Artsy Occasions was the custom design stationery studio that started it all! I founded and operated the studio for 10 years, designing elaborate wedding stationery and adorable party invitations for happy clients all around the world. All the while winning various accolades and industry awards that led to the creation of Holly K Design!