Redesigning a full brand identity from logo to print materials.
Redesigning a full brand identity from logo to print materials.

Branding for a Boutique Guesthouse

Branding for a Boutique Guesthouse

ROLE

Freelance Brand Designer

Freelance Brand Designer

Freelance Brand Designer

EXPERTISE

Industry Research
Logo Design
Brand Identity
Print Design

Industry Research
Logo Design
Brand Identity
Print Design

Industry Research
Logo Design
Brand Identity
Print Design

YEAR

2025

2025

2025

Project description

Project description

Project description

As a freelance brand designer, I collaborated with Ambassador Accommodation - a boutique guesthouse based in Plymouth, UK - to create a complete and professional visual identity from scratch.


The guesthouse caters to both national and international travelers, offering a warm and high-quality stay experience. This project included the development of the logo, brand identity, business cards, and a standing banner for expos.

As a freelance brand designer, I collaborated with Ambassador Accommodation - a boutique guesthouse based in Plymouth, UK - to create a complete and professional visual identity from scratch.


The guesthouse caters to both national and international travelers, offering a warm and high-quality stay experience. This project included the development of the logo, brand identity, business cards, and a standing banner for expos.

As a freelance brand designer, I collaborated with Ambassador Accommodation - a boutique guesthouse based in Plymouth, UK - to create a complete and professional visual identity from scratch.


The guesthouse caters to both national and international travelers, offering a warm and high-quality stay experience. This project included the development of the logo, brand identity, business cards, and a standing banner for expos.

Challenge

To craft a visual identity that reflects the warmth, reliability, and elegance of the guesthouse, while appealing to a diverse, international audience in a competitive hospitality market.

Process

Process

Process

Research & Brand Direction

  • Conducted industry and competitor analysis to identify relevant visual trends and positioning opportunities.

  • Created moodboards and visual explorations to define the brand’s tone: modern, welcoming, and refined.


Logo Development

  • Designed a timeless logo combining a lighthouse, a local symbol of Plymouth, with a house silhouette to represent warmth and hospitality. This pairing visually reflects the guesthouse’s mission to guide and welcome travelers from near and far.

  • Chose a refined khaki and gold color palette to evoke a sense of elegance, calm, and trust -qualities essential to a premium accommodation experience.

  • Delivered versatile logo versions optimized for both digital and print use, ensuring consistency and clarity across all branded materials.


Brand Identity Design

  • Defined a cohesive brand system including color palette, typography, and graphic elements.

  • Developed a clean and consistent aesthetic that can scale across multiple touchpoints.


Print Collateral

  • Designed premium business cards to establish a professional presence with guests and partners.

  • Created a large standing banner for use at expos and local events, highlighting key messages and visual appeal.

Solution

Solution

Solution

Delivered a fully developed branding suite, including:


  • A versatile logo system

  • Brand guidelines and identity components

  • Print ready business cards

  • Standing banner design for promotional events

Delivered a fully developed branding suite, including:


  • A versatile logo system

  • Brand guidelines and identity components

  • Print ready business cards

  • Standing banner design for promotional events

Outcome & Reflection

Outcome & Reflection

The visual identity successfully positions Ambassador Accommodation as a trustworthy, high-quality guesthouse. The client was extremely pleased with the results, using the branding materials at expos and events to strengthen brand visibility and credibility.


This project deepened my experience in building a brand from the ground up and emphasized the power of visual storytelling in shaping how a business is perceived. As a freelancer, I took full ownership of the creative direction, communication, and delivery, ensuring the final outcome reflected the client's vision while maintaining a high design standard.

The visual identity successfully positions Ambassador Accommodation as a trustworthy, high-quality guesthouse. The client was extremely pleased with the results, using the branding materials at expos and events to strengthen brand visibility and credibility.


This project deepened my experience in building a brand from the ground up and emphasized the power of visual storytelling in shaping how a business is perceived. As a freelancer, I took full ownership of the creative direction, communication, and delivery, ensuring the final outcome reflected the client's vision while maintaining a high design standard.

The visual identity successfully positions Ambassador Accommodation as a trustworthy, high-quality guesthouse. The client was extremely pleased with the results, using the branding materials at expos and events to strengthen brand visibility and credibility.


This project deepened my experience in building a brand from the ground up and emphasized the power of visual storytelling in shaping how a business is perceived. As a freelancer, I took full ownership of the creative direction, communication, and delivery, ensuring the final outcome reflected the client's vision while maintaining a high design standard.