Name | Ohio Valley Storage
Industry | Personal Service
Scope | Brand Development
Ohio Valley Storage needed a brand to align with the broader real estate objectives of its new management team. The business resided in a high-demand market for self-storage and units operated at near capacity. The challenge was building an identity that materialized the vision of Ohio Valley Storage, without disrupting the autonomous nature of the business... or hive.
Common tenant characteristics, like organization, busyness, and conservation mimick the behaviors of bees and their relationship to an active bee hive. Positioning Ohio Valley Storage as this “hive” that supports its tenants’ activity opened an opportunity for brand building, story-telling, and differentiation in the industry.
The cellular structure of the honeycomb ultimately fueled the design inspiration. The geometric and organizational qualities of the cells satisfy customer expectations of strength and security.
Loose, playful illustrations celebrate the customer, their journey, and their story.
Modern, linear type and graphics support themes of organization and purpose.
The brand transitions smoothly into the digital world, letting the illustrations support a lively experience within a simple system interface.
Project Comments
"This was a valuable, worthwhile investment of time and money. I now have this foundational story and brand to present my business. I'm prepping now for expansion and will definitely go back to Will for future creative projects."
- B. Tennant, Business Owner
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