Your space. Your brand.

In today’s world, an organization’s brand is more than a logo or tag line, it’s a sensory experience that clients have when walking through the door. Designers use colors and materials in the built environment to convey a brand’s identity three-dimensionally. Here are two examples of how DSGW’s designers have used this approach to bring a brand to life.

Colors.

Located in Two Harbors, MN on the shores of Lake Superior, North Shore Federal Credit Union’s color palette was driven by its geographic surroundings.

A modern credit union lobby featuring a curved stone reception desk, prominent brand signage reading "North Shore Federal Credit Union," and a waiting area with blue chairs beside large windows.
Blues and dark grays inspired by Lake Superior and the rocky cliffs of the North Shore.

Materials. 

Built on a brownfield site and working harbor in Duluth, MN – Pier B Resort’s interior finishes were chosen to pay homage to the area’s shipping industry while still conveying a high end experience. A style that was coined “industrial chic.”

Warm, glowing light bulbs hang from a rustic wooden beam attached to a wooden and metal tile ceiling, creating a cozy, inviting atmosphere with contrasting textures and tones that embody the brand’s welcoming aesthetic.
Light fixture made from wood beam recovered during site excavation.