St Regis Cap Cana

Art Direction | Branding | Naming | Roll Out | Strategy

A flagship opening for Marriott, The St Regis, Cap Cana perfectly combines contemporary Caribbean luxury, global hospitality standards and a deep sense of place. Across nine dining and bar concepts, our role was to create a connected ecosystem of experiences: distinct in mood, offer and expression, but held together by one considered creative thread.

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Nine identities, one golden thread...

The challenge was not simply to brand nine venues. It was to create a guest journey, from fire-led fine dining to beachside cocktails, rooftop rituals, rum, cigars, coffee and all-day dining, each concept needed to feel like its own destination within the resort. At the same time, every touchpoint had to sit comfortably within the world of St. Regis, supporting the property’s reputation for timeless service, ritual and contemporary luxury.

Our strategic idea, Rooted in Nature, became the foundation for the work. Inspired by the landscape, materials and cultural context of the Dominican Republic, it allowed each identity to take on its own personality while remaining part of a wider resort story.

St Regis Cap Cana

Art Direction | Branding | Naming | Roll Out | Strategy

A flagship opening for Marriott, The St Regis, Cap Cana perfectly combines contemporary Caribbean luxury, global hospitality standards and a deep sense of place. Across nine dining and bar concepts, our role was to create a connected ecosystem of experiences: distinct in mood, offer and expression, but held together by one considered creative thread.

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Nine identities, one golden thread...

The challenge was not simply to brand nine venues. It was to create a guest journey, from fire-led fine dining to beachside cocktails, rooftop rituals, rum, cigars, coffee and all-day dining, each concept needed to feel like its own destination within the resort. At the same time, every touchpoint had to sit comfortably within the world of St. Regis, supporting the property’s reputation for timeless service, ritual and contemporary luxury.

Our strategic idea, Rooted in Nature, became the foundation for the work. Inspired by the landscape, materials and cultural context of the Dominican Republic, it allowed each identity to take on its own personality while remaining part of a wider resort story.

Chipeen Ireland

Branding | Digital | Interiors | Roll Out | Strategy

Chipeen is a chip shop based in Galway established in 2026 by Joe and Barney Gaughan. Serving up fresh Irish chips on Shop Street, they are a modern and exciting part of Galways' burgeoning culinary scene, blending an authentic Irish sensibility with a youthful sense of hospitality.

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Ireland has for generations been synonymous with the potato. And yet almost 80% of the chips served in Irish chip shops are imported - frozen, pre-cut, mass-produced, shipped in from Europe and dropped in a fryer.

Established by Galway brothers Barney and Joe, Prátaí set out to change that. A proudly local chipper using fresh Irish potatoes, hand-cut daily and twice-fried in rapeseed oil, with house-made sauces built around Irish produce. 

With the concept validated and the queues out the door, the team spotted the opportunity: the brand now needed to catch up with the ambition of what they were building.

Crown Creative was asked to rebrand Prátaí - with a brief to craft an identity and a voice with the same pride, personality, and sense of place as the chip itself. The result was Chipeen, and Proper Irish Chips.

Chipeen Ireland

Branding | Digital | Interiors | Roll Out | Strategy

Chipeen is a chip shop based in Galway established in 2026 by Joe and Barney Gaughan. Serving up fresh Irish chips on Shop Street, they are a modern and exciting part of Galways' burgeoning culinary scene, blending an authentic Irish sensibility with a youthful sense of hospitality.

Continue Reading +

Ireland has for generations been synonymous with the potato. And yet almost 80% of the chips served in Irish chip shops are imported - frozen, pre-cut, mass-produced, shipped in from Europe and dropped in a fryer.

Established by Galway brothers Barney and Joe, Prátaí set out to change that. A proudly local chipper using fresh Irish potatoes, hand-cut daily and twice-fried in rapeseed oil, with house-made sauces built around Irish produce. 

With the concept validated and the queues out the door, the team spotted the opportunity: the brand now needed to catch up with the ambition of what they were building.

Crown Creative was asked to rebrand Prátaí - with a brief to craft an identity and a voice with the same pride, personality, and sense of place as the chip itself. The result was Chipeen, and Proper Irish Chips.

The Lyric Theatre

Art Direction | Branding | Roll Out | Strategy

The Lyric Theatre is one of Northern Ireland's most important cultural institutions and their productions are epic in ambition and confidence.

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Our challenge was to create a refreshed brand identity that would match that energy, reintroducing The Lyric in a dynamic and consistent way, while remaining flexible enough to support its vast range of programming. Our design intent was to anchor the identity in the theatre’s strongest asset – its striking wedge-shaped building – and use this as the foundation for a system that balances structure and expression. Above all, it had to reflect The Lyric’s role as a bold, welcoming and inspiring playhouse for everyone.

The Lyric Theatre

Art Direction | Branding | Roll Out | Strategy

The Lyric Theatre is one of Northern Ireland's most important cultural institutions and their productions are epic in ambition and confidence.

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Our challenge was to create a refreshed brand identity that would match that energy, reintroducing The Lyric in a dynamic and consistent way, while remaining flexible enough to support its vast range of programming. Our design intent was to anchor the identity in the theatre’s strongest asset – its striking wedge-shaped building – and use this as the foundation for a system that balances structure and expression. Above all, it had to reflect The Lyric’s role as a bold, welcoming and inspiring playhouse for everyone.

Nina

Branding | Roll Out | Strategy

Nina is the signature dining concept at St. Regis Cap Cana, a Peruvian grill rooted in ancient mythology and powered by the elemental force of land, sea and fire.

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Led by acclaimed Chef Diego Muñoz, the restaurant is bold, expressive and unapologetically sensory.

Set against the lush backdrop of the Dominican Republic, Nina was created as the defining F&B moment within a destination known for refined experiences. Our role was to bring that story to life through a brand that channels mythology, heat and heritage into something confidently modern and visually unforgettable.

Nina

Branding | Roll Out | Strategy

Nina is the signature dining concept at St. Regis Cap Cana, a Peruvian grill rooted in ancient mythology and powered by the elemental force of land, sea and fire.

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Led by acclaimed Chef Diego Muñoz, the restaurant is bold, expressive and unapologetically sensory.

Set against the lush backdrop of the Dominican Republic, Nina was created as the defining F&B moment within a destination known for refined experiences. Our role was to bring that story to life through a brand that channels mythology, heat and heritage into something confidently modern and visually unforgettable.

Seppe NYC

Branding | Roll Out | Strategy

Fresh, modern and family-friendly, look no further for your new favourite neighbourhood Pizza Bar.

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Seppe Pizza is the result of generations of Italian-Americans who grew up around kitchen tables enjoying traditional dishes made from cherished family recipes. Crown Creative ensured the brand, design, copywriting, voice, content and social media presence all reflect and embrace this unique, genuine and wholesome narrative.

Seppe NYC

Branding | Roll Out | Strategy

Fresh, modern and family-friendly, look no further for your new favourite neighbourhood Pizza Bar.

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Seppe Pizza is the result of generations of Italian-Americans who grew up around kitchen tables enjoying traditional dishes made from cherished family recipes. Crown Creative ensured the brand, design, copywriting, voice, content and social media presence all reflect and embrace this unique, genuine and wholesome narrative.

Mad Nice

Branding | Roll Out | Strategy

The latest venture from Detroit’s Heirloom Hospitality, Mad Nice, is a modern Italian restaurant with seamless and sophisticated service, offering a menu with elevated coastal, Italy-meets-Californian vibes 
— all served up with their signature Detroit sauce.

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Crown Creative developed the visual identity where new ideas meet timeless classics.

The look and feel is drawn directly from elements found throughout both coastal California and Italy including: food and drink traditions, architecture, fashion, culture, and the landscapes of each locale. Referencing these elements informed everything from the choice of color to the typographic styling, the decor, as well as all of the Brand's touch points — all intended to evoke a unique and distinctive style for Mad Nice.

Mad Nice

Branding | Roll Out | Strategy

The latest venture from Detroit’s Heirloom Hospitality, Mad Nice, is a modern Italian restaurant with seamless and sophisticated service, offering a menu with elevated coastal, Italy-meets-Californian vibes 
— all served up with their signature Detroit sauce.

Continue Reading +

Crown Creative developed the visual identity where new ideas meet timeless classics.

The look and feel is drawn directly from elements found throughout both coastal California and Italy including: food and drink traditions, architecture, fashion, culture, and the landscapes of each locale. Referencing these elements informed everything from the choice of color to the typographic styling, the decor, as well as all of the Brand's touch points — all intended to evoke a unique and distinctive style for Mad Nice.

Highball

Branding | Roll Out | Strategy

Surrounded by busy streets, bright lights, DJ sets, 
and showtime energy, Tempo Times Square is home 
to Highball.

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Featuring an overhanging terrace around the 11th floor of the hotel, the cocktail bar hovers over the boundless energy of Times Square, delighting spectators with a cast of cocktails and delectable shareable plates. Highball is inspired by the spirit of possibility, tapping into the district's cultural renaissance, by and large ushered in by TSX Broadway.

Translating the eclectic melting pot location to a dynamic visual identity, the typographic elements of the brand give the identity an artistic tone of voice. A type collection with different heights and weights builds a spirited and flexible typographic system. An overhang jutting out from the crossbar of the letter 'H' in the logotype nods to the bar's terrace, wrapping around the outside of the hotel. A set of ownable illustrated marks are referenced around the core letter 'H', with tall, exaggerated forms and sharp lines.

Together, brand elements capture an energetic, eclectic, and sophisticated identity for this vibrant cocktail bar, offering a perfect blend of flavorful libations and culinary creations.

Highball

Branding | Roll Out | Strategy

Surrounded by busy streets, bright lights, DJ sets, 
and showtime energy, Tempo Times Square is home 
to Highball.

Continue Reading +

Featuring an overhanging terrace around the 11th floor of the hotel, the cocktail bar hovers over the boundless energy of Times Square, delighting spectators with a cast of cocktails and delectable shareable plates. Highball is inspired by the spirit of possibility, tapping into the district's cultural renaissance, by and large ushered in by TSX Broadway.

Translating the eclectic melting pot location to a dynamic visual identity, the typographic elements of the brand give the identity an artistic tone of voice. A type collection with different heights and weights builds a spirited and flexible typographic system. An overhang jutting out from the crossbar of the letter 'H' in the logotype nods to the bar's terrace, wrapping around the outside of the hotel. A set of ownable illustrated marks are referenced around the core letter 'H', with tall, exaggerated forms and sharp lines.

Together, brand elements capture an energetic, eclectic, and sophisticated identity for this vibrant cocktail bar, offering a perfect blend of flavorful libations and culinary creations.

The Irish Exit

Branding | Roll Out | Strategy

Named after a term used for leaving a party without saying goodbye - The Irish Exit is a beverage-centric destination for guests on the go.

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Irish Exit is a tribute to the journey—one that begins with a drink, a moment of connection, and then carries on, just as it should.

The Irish Exit

Branding | Roll Out | Strategy

Named after a term used for leaving a party without saying goodbye - The Irish Exit is a beverage-centric destination for guests on the go.

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Irish Exit is a tribute to the journey—one that begins with a drink, a moment of connection, and then carries on, just as it should.

Neighbourhood Café

Art Direction | Branding | Roll Out | Signage | Strategy

Redefining daily rituals through design, elevated brunch and warm service.

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Established in 2021, Neighbourhood Café elevates specialty coffee and brunch through design and uniquely warm service.

Serving as a hangout for a vibrant community of Belfast’s workers, students and locals, Neighbourhood seeks to create a warm and unforgettable guest experience orientated around fantastic service, and an equally memorable coffee and brunch offering.

Neighbourhood Café

Art Direction | Branding | Roll Out | Signage | Strategy

Redefining daily rituals through design, elevated brunch and warm service.

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Established in 2021, Neighbourhood Café elevates specialty coffee and brunch through design and uniquely warm service.

Serving as a hangout for a vibrant community of Belfast’s workers, students and locals, Neighbourhood seeks to create a warm and unforgettable guest experience orientated around fantastic service, and an equally memorable coffee and brunch offering.

Toast Office

Branding | Roll Out | Strategy

Queues around the block, 50k+ social followers and many, many cheese pull photos.

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Initially established as a pop-up, it launched into its own premises and became a self-sufficient fixture in Belfast’s iconic Cathedral Quarter, re-installing footfall and vibrance to the area of Belfast arguably worst affected by the global pandemic. The concept’s identity and traction added a unique voice to the casual dining scene in Northern Ireland.
Returning to you in 2025 - watch this space.

Toast Office

Branding | Roll Out | Strategy

Queues around the block, 50k+ social followers and many, many cheese pull photos.

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Initially established as a pop-up, it launched into its own premises and became a self-sufficient fixture in Belfast’s iconic Cathedral Quarter, re-installing footfall and vibrance to the area of Belfast arguably worst affected by the global pandemic. The concept’s identity and traction added a unique voice to the casual dining scene in Northern Ireland.
Returning to you in 2025 - watch this space.