Denver Bicycle Cafe
Branding for the recently opened Denver Bicycle Cafe. I was contacted to build out the identity of this new establishment.
They specialize in bicycle maintenance, fresh-brewed coffee, and a wide selection of Colorado & Denver beers. Located in the heart of Uptown, it fills a gap of a cyclist hangout in the area. Fresh colors and large windows make this the ideal place to grab a coffee, get some work done, tune up your bike, or meet up with some friends.
I wanted to keep 'Denver' as the main attraction, with cycling imagery within a close second. Simplicity and an industrial look were my goals, which fits the space very well. Enjoy!
View part 2 of this project HERE
Two separate logos were made. The more detailed one is used primarily for large-scale print work, while the other is used for both web and small print applications.
Primary icons found on the one and only www.thenounproject.com
Photo courtesy of Jake Belvin. Find more of his work at www.jakebelvin.com
Photo courtesy of Jake Belvin. Find more of his work at www.jakebelvin.com
Description
Branding for the recently opened Denver Bicycle Cafe. I was contacted to build out the identity of this new establishment.
They specialize in bicycle maintenance, fresh-brewed coffee, and a wide selection of Colorado & Denver beers. Located in the heart of Uptown, it fills a gap of a cyclist hangout in the area. Fresh colors and large windows make this the ideal place to grab a coffee, get some work done, tune up your bike, or meet up with some friends.
I wanted to keep 'Denver' as the main attraction, with cycling imagery within a close second. Simplicity and an industrial look were my influences, which fits the space very well. Enjoy!
They specialize in bicycle maintenance, fresh-brewed coffee, and a wide selection of Colorado & Denver beers. Located in the heart of Uptown, it fills a gap of a cyclist hangout in the area. Fresh colors and large windows make this the ideal place to grab a coffee, get some work done, tune up your bike, or meet up with some friends.
I wanted to keep 'Denver' as the main attraction, with cycling imagery within a close second. Simplicity and an industrial look were my influences, which fits the space very well. Enjoy!
Fields
Branding, Graphic Design
Date
2011
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