Gorilla Studio – A Sophisticated Rebrand for a Design-Led Construction Studio

Gorilla Studio – A Sophisticated Rebrand for a Design-Led Construction Studio

Gorilla Studio, formerly Gorilla Construction, was repositioning itself from a high-end builder into a more design-forward partner for luxury hospitality fit-outs and bespoke renovations. The goal was to evolve the brand into something more refined, modern, and aligned with leading architectural aesthetics without losing the strength and reliability associated with its original name.

Working alongside Ash (Head of Design at We Discover), I co-led the conceptual phase of the rebrand. Each of us developed a distinct visual identity proposal, which were then presented back to the client, and later refined and evolved together into three variants, one of which became the final identity.

Gorilla Studio, formerly Gorilla Construction, was repositioning itself from a high-end builder into a more design-forward partner for luxury hospitality fit-outs and bespoke renovations. The goal was to evolve the brand into something more refined, modern, and aligned with leading architectural aesthetics without losing the strength and reliability associated with its original name.

Working alongside Ash (Head of Design at We Discover), I co-led the conceptual phase of the rebrand. Each of us developed a distinct visual identity proposal, which were then presented back to the client, and later refined and evolved together into three variants, one of which became the final identity.

Client

Client

Gorilla Studio

Gorilla Studio

Year

Year

2024

2024

Category

Category

Building

Building

Type

Type

Branding, Creative Direction

Branding, Creative Direction

Creative Direction

Creative Direction

The identity needed to bridge design sophistication with construction credibility — modern, minimal, but unmistakably bold. My chosen direction leaned into this duality through:

  • A stylised gorilla mark used as a core brand element — serious but abstract, bold but flexible

  • A confident, typographically driven logo system that allowed for clear lockups across formats

  • A core palette built on purples and lime — signalling creativity and luxury while offering strong contrast

  • Thematic applications of textural fills (e.g. timber, concrete, stone, greenery) to reflect material tactility and project diversity

The identity needed to bridge design sophistication with construction credibility — modern, minimal, but unmistakably bold. My chosen direction leaned into this duality through:

  • A stylised gorilla mark used as a core brand element — serious but abstract, bold but flexible

  • A confident, typographically driven logo system that allowed for clear lockups across formats

  • A core palette built on purples and lime — signalling creativity and luxury while offering strong contrast

  • Thematic applications of textural fills (e.g. timber, concrete, stone, greenery) to reflect material tactility and project diversity

Creative Direction

The identity needed to bridge design sophistication with construction credibility — modern, minimal, but unmistakably bold. My chosen direction leaned into this duality through:

  • A stylised gorilla mark used as a core brand element — serious but abstract, bold but flexible

  • A confident, typographically driven logo system that allowed for clear lockups across formats

  • A core palette built on purples and lime — signalling creativity and luxury while offering strong contrast

  • Thematic applications of textural fills (e.g. timber, concrete, stone, greenery) to reflect material tactility and project diversity

Process

Process

We went through several iterations, exploring colour systems, layout grids, and applications across different mediums. This was not just a logo project — it was a design system for a business transitioning into a new chapter.

The final brand guide delivered:

  • Primary and alternate logos

  • Brandmark usage with material fills

  • Colour palette and rationale

  • Logo spacing and lockup rules

  • Versatile digital and print applications

An extensive visual exploration supported the final decision, helping the client understand the range of aesthetic directions available — from editorial minimalism to high-saturation boldness.

We went through several iterations, exploring colour systems, layout grids, and applications across different mediums. This was not just a logo project — it was a design system for a business transitioning into a new chapter.

The final brand guide delivered:

  • Primary and alternate logos

  • Brandmark usage with material fills

  • Colour palette and rationale

  • Logo spacing and lockup rules

  • Versatile digital and print applications

An extensive visual exploration supported the final decision, helping the client understand the range of aesthetic directions available — from editorial minimalism to high-saturation boldness.

Process

We went through several iterations, exploring colour systems, layout grids, and applications across different mediums. This was not just a logo project — it was a design system for a business transitioning into a new chapter.

The final brand guide delivered:

  • Primary and alternate logos

  • Brandmark usage with material fills

  • Colour palette and rationale

  • Logo spacing and lockup rules

  • Versatile digital and print applications

An extensive visual exploration supported the final decision, helping the client understand the range of aesthetic directions available — from editorial minimalism to high-saturation boldness.

Outcome

Outcome

  • The selected direction became the foundation for Gorilla Studio’s rebrand

  • Delivered a flexible system that balanced luxury and construction appeal

  • Set the visual tone for website, pitch decks, and physical materials

  • The selected direction became the foundation for Gorilla Studio’s rebrand

  • Delivered a flexible system that balanced luxury and construction appeal

  • Set the visual tone for website, pitch decks, and physical materials

Outcome

  • The selected direction became the foundation for Gorilla Studio’s rebrand

  • Delivered a flexible system that balanced luxury and construction appeal

  • Set the visual tone for website, pitch decks, and physical materials

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