White tag with Peter Knippel Garden Centre

Peter Knippel
Garden Centre
Brand Redesign

Founded in 1979, this garden centre near Ottawa aimed to modernize its logo while honoring its heritage. The redesign features a plant within a greenhouse, using green tones to symbolize growth and vitality.

Project Type

School Project

Brand Name

Peter Knippel Garden Centre

Service

Logo Design, Branding, Website Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, figma

The Challenge

The outdated logo failed to capture the garden centre's vibrant identity. A refreshed brand was essential to engage both loyal customers and new residents in the growing neighborhood.

The key goals or requirements

  1. Create a recognizable garden centre identity.
  2. Develop a modern and friendly look.
  3. Appeal to a wide age range without being too playful or complicated.
  4. Stand out to attract new customers.

the process

  1. Ideation- Mind map & Moodboards
  2. Initial Sketches: Exploring Concepts
  3. Concept Development: Refining Two Key Ideas
  4. Illustration Experiments: Colours & Logo Variations

The Solution

The redesigned logo uses clean lines and a modern look to convey freshness. It clearly communicates the garden centre’s identity, complemented by a refreshed colour palette and cohesive website design.

Comparison of original and new logos for Peter Knippel Garden Centre

Brand Guidelines

Comprehensive brand guidelines were established, detailing logo colours, typography, safe zones, favicons, and monochrome logo versions to ensure consistent brand representation.

Final Outcome

I learned the importance of maintaining brand consistency across all elements, ensuring each piece reflects the brand's values. As a designer, my role extends beyond aesthetics to understanding and enhancing the brand's vision.