25/05/2022
Branding for .melbourne
Sitting pretty at the bottom of Melbourne's iconic Collins Place, Dame serves up everything from coffee to glam cocktails and an array of impressive snacks in between.
We worked together with withjack to create a bold brand that captures the essence of our fictitious dame whilst paying homage to the iconic building it resides in.
Leveraging high end fashion culture from the Paris end of Collins street and harking back to 1981 when the building was designed by IM Pei, we created a nostalgic play on the exaggerated silhouette of 1980's power suit which is synonymous with female empowerment and success. It's triangular silhouette and sharp angles establish the perfect visual connection between our strong and powerful Dame and the iconic roof structure of Collins Place. The custom word mark references the line work and angles from both. Deep burgundy and mauve ad a sprinkling of 80's flare while still maintaining a sophisticated edge.
A portrait of the Dame herself was commissioned by Melbourne artist
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Project .melbourne
Brand Identity and Collateral Design
Interior
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