Hotel Zeppelin

Created to literally shift as the day transfers to night, the modern, minimalistic identity morphs with lighting variation to reveal embellished attributes. Letterforms warp in a way that psychotropic hallucinations might make sense of, for an alter-ego that makes a striking impression.

To expand on the identity’s concept further, collateral infuses a combination of techniques to stir tangential effects. From glow-in-the-dark UV coating, to prismatic-tinted transparent glosses, invisible print techniques hint at the subtle, on-site experiences that may be more identifiable to those in another state of mind. To keep the concept fresh without inundation, effects are applied sparingly to reinforce the concept of a property not fully restrained nor excessively flashy.

Channeling the energy of 1960s revolutionaries and creative free-spirits into a contemporary hospitality setting, the duality of Hotel Zeppelin comes to life in its Jeckyl & Hyde-style positioning and brand story. Catering to both polar extremes, the brand guide flows cohesively with the oscillating experience. As the identity begins to arc toward psychedelic, messaging tips toward revolutionary. Similarly, as the logo straightens out, messaging buttons up. The two work in lockstep throughout the experience as a unifying, adaptive force for an experience inspired by guests’ imaginations.

Brand recommendations for website typography, color, and photography connote possibility and creativity through vivid expression. Taken digitally, a measured approach to the shape-shifting effects avoids sensory overload. The end result mirrors the intent of the hotel, where a non-conformist experience still invites welcome exploration.