Overview

This project involved creating a full brand identity system for Khaia, a conceptual luxury hotel brand based in South Africa. The brand’s mission is to offer meaningful travel experiences through a quiet connection with nature. My goal was to demonstrate the connection between luxury and nature as Khaia envisions it in their brand identity. Through research of the culture, environment, and luxury hospitality industry in South Africa, I was able to develop a brand identity that reflects Khaia's values and unique positioning in the market. The design process included extensive sketching, refinement of the logo, and the development of a cohesive system of typography, color, and graphic elements designed to scale for different media. The logo is a representation of the buchu flower, often used for medicinal purposes in South Africa. This represents the brand's mission to provide guests with a rejuvenating and healing experience in a luxurious setting surrounded by nature. The color palette and typography were carefully chosen to evoke a sense of quiet and tranquility, aligning with the voice and tone of Khaia's brand.

This project involved creating a full brand identity system for Khaia, a conceptual luxury hotel brand based in South Africa. The brand’s mission is to offer meaningful travel experiences through a quiet connection with nature. My goal was to demonstrate the connection between luxury and nature as Khaia envisions it in their brand identity. Through research of the culture, environment, and luxury hospitality industry in South Africa, I was able to develop a brand identity that reflects Khaia's values and unique positioning in the market. The design process included extensive sketching, refinement of the logo, and the development of a cohesive system of typography, color, and graphic elements designed to scale for different media. The logo is a representation of the buchu flower, often used for medicinal purposes in South Africa. This represents the brand's mission to provide guests with a rejuvenating and healing experience in a luxurious setting surrounded by nature. The color palette and typography were carefully chosen to evoke a sense of quiet and tranquility, aligning with the voice and tone of Khaia's brand.

CLIENT

DePaul University

YEAR

2026

DELIVERABLES

Visual identity Logo design Brand guidelines UX/UI

ROLE

Creative Direction

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