Overview

"Epic Casas, was created by Seattle's renowned home designer Reynaldo Renderos, and originally showcased four exquisite properties in Antigua Guatemala, catering to both retreat gatherings and individual stays. Today, the portfolio has grown, embracing coveted destinations such as El Salvador's surfing paradises, Sun Valley's premier ski resorts, and the serene landscapes of the Pacific Northwest's Olympic National Park."

Branding Design Process

Moodboard - Sketches - Concept Logo
Typeface - Color Palette

Moodboard

Native cultures of Guatemala, Pacific Northwest, Hawaii
Soul-searching journey / Travelers seeking meaning in lifeAncient civilizations

Native cultures & motif

Symmetrical, geometrical, colorful

Ancient civilization art style

Loose, bold strokes with decorative elements.Iconic/ Glyph system (simplebut sophisticated storytelling).

Ancient civilization art style

Loose, bold strokes with decorative elements.Iconic/ Glyph system (simplebut sophisticated storytelling).

Monogram / Artifact / Emblem

Abstract factor

Sketches

Symbol in seal/ emblem/ artifact style
Simple in execution but still sophisticated

Logo Concepts

Direction 1

Mirrored E (stylized into a house with door & window)
Mirrored E can also be seen as “3” which is the number of foundational properties of Epic Casas in Guatemala hub E & C creating an alleyway / road in the middle -> Epic Casas is a place on the map of travelers / where travelers gather.

Terrain icons
Utilize the icon/glyph influence from native art
Loose, bold strokes
to reflect the free-spirited value of the brandNeat typewriter typeface -> reflection of “old time” & the past.

Direction 2A

Direction 2B

Terrain icon + House in “signboard”
Utilize the icon/glyph influence from native art
Loose, bold strokes
to reflect the free-spirited value of the brand
Logo wrapped in a rectangle “house signboard” -> welcoming travelers embarking on their soul journey (a place to unwind & rest)
Neat typewriter typeface -> reflection of “old time” & the past

Final Logo

Symbol in seal/ emblem/ artifact style
Simple in execution but still sophisticated

“ Gaúdia príncipiúm nostrí sunt saépe doloris ”

“ The joy is often the beginning of our sorrow “

Typeface

Roman Antique

Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mn Nn
Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz
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Roman Antique

Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mn Nn
Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz
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Color Palette

Primary Color

FFB43D

R

255

G

180

B

61

Element Color

E05D2F

R

224

G

93

B

47

386DBA

R

56

G

109

B

186

25BCC0

R

37

G

188

B

192

A5C972

R

165

G

201

B

114