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Union Square Hospitality Group

Union square hospitality group

E-mail Design | Marketing Assets | Illustration | Typography

 
 

Role & Duration

My Contribution

Ongoing freelance brand designer working with all 15 USHG brands

Project Brief

  • Objective: Develop and implement branded design solutions, including custom illustrations, email designs, and marketing assets, for various restaurant brands under USHG, enhancing their visual identity and customer engagement.

  • Scope: Design and produce materials such as postcards, emails, and marketing collateral for all 15 USHG brands, ensuring each brand's unique identity is maintained and effectively communicated. Brands include Gramercy Tavern, The Modern, Ci Siamo, Union Square Cafe, Blue Smoke, and more.

Creative process

  • Research & Discovery: Reviewed each restaurant brand’s existing visual identity and marketing needs to identify best on-brand solutions.

  • Concept Development: Created initial sketches and concepts for each project. Collaborated with the USHG brand team to refine designs based on feedback and strategic goals.

  • Design Execution: Finalized designs, including custom illustrations and marketing materials, and worked with production teams to ensure high-quality output.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

Gramercy Tavern

Logo design for the 30th anniversary of the restaurant

 

MANHATTA

E-mail, menu, postcard, and social graphics design

 

Blue Smoke

Recipe postcard with hand-painted illustrations

 

Maialino

Custom illustrations and e-mail design for Maialino’s wine tasting series