Photography
We commissioned photography under our artistic direction to create an honest depiction of Cornwall, encompassing its beauty in all seasons. Working with photographer Rebecca Rees we’ve helped generate a large library of images that gives Latitude50 flexibility across a wide range of marketing materials.
Illustration
We commissioned illustrator and printmaker Edward Farley to create a bank of unique linocut images for Latitude50. These can be used in a supporting role, to punctuate content or as larger visuals to be celebrated. They add extra personality and freshness to the brand, balancing its tone of voice and photography.
Stationery
The new identity extends the sentiment of ‘50’ to mean one of two halves (50%), reflecting Latitude50’s role as a facilitator for both property owners and tenants. This is expressed through the layouts of branded materials, which feature dividing lines and symmetrical spaces. The classically orientated mark distills this concept while also conveying a sense of longevity. The stationery in particular offered a fantastic opportunity to apply the flexible colour palette that was based on the archetypal tones of the Cornish land- and seascape.
Guide for owners
Much like the stationery, the owners' guide gave Latitude50 the opportunity to express a sense of quality through specialist papers and print finishes. We devised a creative and cost-effective binding method that allows for individual pages to be easily updated and alternated. Through considered copywriting on key pages, we helped to communicate the offer for owners in an attractive way.
Website
The application of the new brand included the design and development of a responsive website. Following an in-depth user experience design process, we created a site that is innovative and accessible. The new site features an easy-to-use CMS (content management system) that enables the Latitude50 team to update their site whenever they need to. We added a user-friendly booking system for holidaymakers, as well as inspirational features on the regions where customers can find Latitude50 properties.
Implementing our concept for the brand tone of voice, we also offered copywriting and editing across the site to make sure that the written content was consistent with the brand personality.
The result? More users now visit the site, and enjoy the depth of content available when they do. Website sessions increased by 35% after launch (during August and September 2016) compared to the previous year, with page views up by 75%.
Animation by Lightbox Inc.
Katy Austin, Marketing Manager, Latitude50
Embarking on a rebranding project coupled with developing a brand new website is a huge undertaking and there is no one I would rather have partnered with than Nixon Design. They have a fantastic team with all the skills you could need to call upon for a project of this nature. They have produced a high-quality, visually interesting and unique brand that sets us apart from the competition. I can’t recommend them highly enough.