City by Nature

Minneapolis

From Destination to Distinction

A strategic brand refresh repositioned Minneapolis as a premier destination for convention and leisure travel. Grounded in audience research, the City by Nature positioning platform celebrated the city’s rare blend of urban energy and outdoor accessibility, while audience personas ensured a cohesive, user-centered brand experience across every touchpoint.

The System Behind the Story

Inspired by Minneapolis’ natural landscape, the City by Nature identity was expressed across every brand touchpoint—from a user-centered website built around key audience journeys to editorial content, environmental graphics, merchandise, and partner activations. The result was a unified brand system that brought the city’s story to life and created a memorable experience before, during, and after every visit.

Project Scope

Brand Strategy, Logo Development, Brand Guidelines, Identity System, Website, Video Series, Ad Campaign, Trade Show Booth, ATM, Swag

Client

Meet Minneapolis

Agency of Contract

Meet Minneapolis

Responsibilities

Creative Direction, Design, User Experience Design/Director of Web Design and Development, Video/Photo Direction

Creative Agency Partnership

Partnered with Preston Kelly in Crafting the Brand Positioning and Campaign
Minneapolis City by Nature Hero
Grounded in audience research, City by Nature captured Minneapolis’ rare balance of urban energy and outdoor accessibility, transforming the city’s greatest differentiator into its defining brand idea.
Minneapolis City by Nature Logo
Minneapolis City by Nature Print Ad
A seasonal storytelling series showcased Minneapolis through authentic local experiences, reinforcing the City by Nature platform while elevating partner destinations.
Minneapolis City by Nature Coasters and ATM
Minneapolis City By Nature Strategic Planning Booklet 1
Minneapolis City By Nature Strategic Planning Booklet 2
A fragmented digital ecosystem was reimagined as a unified, user-centered experience. Built around audience personas, the redesigned website streamlined key user journeys under a single cohesive brand.
Minneapolis City by Nature Hero
Grounded in audience research, City by Nature captured Minneapolis’ rare balance of urban energy and outdoor accessibility, transforming the city’s greatest differentiator into its defining brand idea.
Minneapolis City by Nature Logo
Minneapolis City by Nature Print Ad
A seasonal storytelling series showcased Minneapolis through authentic local experiences, reinforcing the City by Nature platform while elevating partner destinations.
Minneapolis City by Nature Coasters
Minneapolis City By Nature Strategic Planning Booklet 1
Minneapolis City By Nature Strategic Planning Booklet 2
A fragmented digital ecosystem was reimagined as a unified, user-centered experience. Built around audience personas, the redesigned website streamlined key user journeys under a single cohesive brand.
Minneapolis City by Nature ATM

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Audience-driven design transforming Minneapolis’ unique character
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| Web |
Modular experience design creating
a scalable campaign platform where
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Event LockUp | POP
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repositioning convenience as a meaningful,
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Logos, LockUps and Brand

| Brand |
Strategy sets the direction. Identity brings it to life.
A selection of logo and branding projects.
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| Brand |
Strategy sets the direction.
Identity brings it to life.
A selection of logo and branding projects.
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