- JKR Refreshes Coca-Cola Identity Without Reinventing the Brand
The Brand Identity · Aug 24, 2026
Crown Creative rebranded The Ardgowan Hotel as The Kithmore, positioning the St Andrews boutique hotel as a welcoming social hub for local residents, weekend visitors and golfers. Across a two-year partnership with The Marram Collection and Wirefox, the studio created the name, identity, interiors, Bennie's restaurant concept, signage and an editorial-led website. The visual system combines bespoke lettering based on found Scottish sign-painting with golf references, hand-painted gold wayfinding, Sprig typography and contemporary heritage-led details.
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- Crown Creative gives Barkhouse an identity worthy of a members’ club
The Brand Identity · May 11, 2026
Crown Creative developed a sophisticated yet playful brand identity for Barkhouse, a membership-based dog hotel and daycare in New York. The design balances editorial structure with hand-drawn warmth, using dual typefaces and custom illustrations to speak to both dogs and their owners. A breed-inspired color palette and witty tone of voice reinforce the brand’s upscale yet approachable character.
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- The loveable line drawings of this dog hotel brand identity take cues from The New Yorker’s illustrations
It's Nice That · Mar 30, 2026
Crown Creative has designed a charming brand identity for Barkhouse, a luxury dog hotel in New York City. The Belfast-based studio drew inspiration from The New Yorker’s illustration style, combining playful line drawings with a dual-typeface system to represent both dogs and their owners. The result is a warm, characterful identity that balances refinement with personality.
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- Crown Creative captures the Irish landscape’s quiet hum for Birch Cabins
The Brand Identity · Dec 10, 2025
Crown Creative developed the full brand and interior identity for Birch Cabins, a luxury retreat in Northern Ireland’s Florida Manor Estate. The project integrates strategy, naming, visual identity, interiors, and digital design to evoke the quiet atmosphere of the Irish landscape. The result is a cohesive expression of modern Irish luxury rooted in heritage and craftsmanship.
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- "Cool Kids Redefine Creativity, Flock to Smaller Towns from Cities"
Creative Boom · Jun 23, 2025
The article explores how rising rents and the rise of remote work are prompting UK creatives to leave major cities like London and Manchester for smaller towns. It highlights designers and creative directors who have relocated, finding renewed inspiration, community, and opportunity in regional areas. The piece frames this movement as a cultural shift revitalising towns such as Stockport, Hastings, and Nantwich.
- Crown Creative Revolutionizes Hospitality Branding with Emotion
Creative Boom · Apr 28, 2025
Creative Boom profiles Crown Creative, a Belfast-born, New York-based studio known for its storytelling-driven hospitality branding. Founder Ryan Crown and his team discuss their evolution, philosophy, and major projects including The Dead Rabbit, Le Méridien, and Birch Cabins. The article highlights their strategy-first approach, global reach, and commitment to experience-led design.
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