
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.
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The outdated logo failed to capture the garden centre's vibrant identity.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
- Create a recognizable garden centre identity.
- Develop a modern and friendly look.
- Appeal to a wide age range without being too playful or complicated.
- Stand out to attract new customers.
the process
- Ideation- Mind map & Moodboards
- Initial Sketches: Exploring Concepts
- Concept Development: Refining Two Key Ideas
- 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.

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









