Cranmore Park

New Branding

We were tasked with rebranding Cranmore Park, a versatile multi-purpose venue (owned by Associated Independent Stores (AIS)). They sought a refreshed brand identity to reflect its ability to host a diverse range of events, ranging from small meetings to large exhibitions and award ceremonies.

A bold promotional graphic for Cranmore Park with the tagline "Make your event unmissable." The design features an orange background with teal, grey, and white geometric shapes, along with the Cranmore Park logo in the bottom right corner.

The challenge:

We needed to create a visually appealing and resonant brand identity for its diverse clientele. The task involved creating a brand that was competitive, unique, and memorable. Additionally, we aimed to highlight the venue’s dynamic and adaptable character, showcasing its capability to effectively cater to diverse events, and ensuring it appealed and connected with its varied audiences.

An abstract design with teal, orange, and grey geometric shapes arranged on a black background. A set of Cranmore Park-branded notepads featuring sections for notes, things to do, and contact details, designed with teal, orange, and grey geometric accents on a clean white background. A laptop displaying the Cranmore Park website with a bold header reading "Looking to host a conference?" in orange and white text against a black background, alongside geometric accents in teal, orange, and grey. Below, the page features details about the conference and events venue in Birmingham. Two versions of the Cranmore Park logo: the top design features their old logo with simple white text on a black background, while the bottom version shows their new logo with geometric accents in teal, orange, and grey on a white background.

The solution:

We designed a bespoke marque that mirrored the architectural shape of Cranmore Park’s roof, integrating the venue’s name and punctuating the logo with a full stop to echo its graphic elements. Secondary graphics of circles and connectors were introduced to echo the brand’s theme of connectivity, reinforcing the links between the venue and its audience. The colour palette features black, silver, and orange with supporting teal, adding modernity and energy. A clean sans serif typeface was selected to complement the bespoke font, ensuring clarity and legibility across all branding materials. Additionally, we designed the signage system throughout the venue, and initiated the design process for its new website.

The impact:

Head of Marketing & Communications at AIS, said:

“So pleased that this project is now live – a real collaborative effort. Great to work with the team on developing the new brand identity – lots of discussions on developing a digital-friendly identity.”

A digital poster for Cranmore Park displayed on a tiled wall, featuring the text "Looking to host a conference?" over an image of people networking, with geometric accents in teal, orange, and grey.