@crowncreative ’s identity for NYC dog hotel @barkhousenyc uses two typefaces to address the dog and the owner at the same time.
Conforto for the bark; Coconat for the elevated service. A third hand-drawn typeface, Grazé, appears in tightly controlled moments, such as a scribbled ‘+ dog dad’ on a business card or ‘sit. stay. relax’ signing off a welcome letter.
Sitting alongside the type is a set of over 10 custom dog illustrations by Crown Creative’s Brigid Johnson, drawn in a textured New Yorker-esque style, and a palette named after dog coats – Weimaraner Grey, Husky Cream, Onyx and Goldie.
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Explore the full case study at our link in bio.
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CREDITS
Design: @crowncreative
Brand: @barkhousenyc
Typography: Conforto by @typeoffeeling , Coconat by @collletttivo and Grazé by Ziggydotcom
Illustration: @crowncreative
“It was one of those evenings that reminds you why we do what we do - sharing great food, good wine, and even better conversations around all things hospitality.” -Crown Creative after hosting one of our Family Dinners.
Thank you, Crown Creative, for capturing the magic of Family Dinner in these photos.📸
Family Dinners are exclusive to event VIPs, including speakers, board members, and sponsors. This is a chance to have a personalized, memorable meal with some of the biggest names in the industry. To learn more about sponsorship, email rhill@ilcongress 👏
#hospitality #foodandbev #hotels #travel #conference
Last night we opened the doors of our Belfast studio as part of Belfast Design Week.
It was a brilliant evening connecting with the local design community, meeting fellow creatives across the city, and sharing some of the work we’ve been doing around the globe.
Thanks to everyone who came along and took the time to chat with the team - its always valuable to bring people together and exchange ideas and perspectives over a glass of wine or a coffee. Or an affogato. (Thanks @neighbourhood.cafe 💚)
Out of nearly 900 submissions, we’re delighted to share that our interior design work on @birchcabins has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Lodges + Camps category at tonight’s @hospitalitydesign | HD Expo Awards in Las Vegas.
Huge congrats to our amazing team, especially our lead interior designer Lauren Evans on this recognition, to our partners @2020architects & our client Michael Lagan who trusted the vision and brought it to life with us.
We’re opening the doors to the Crown Creative studio this Tuesday for @belfastdesignwk
Join us in the studio from 6–8pm to see some of our recent work, meet the team, and have a drink with us. There’ll be wine courtesy of @markjeffersonwines1 , @boundarytaproom beer, and coffee from @neighbourhood.cafe … and we’re hearing whispers of affogato too.☕️ 🍨 🍷 🍻
Drop in, bring a friend. See you then.
Introducing @chipeenofficial - a modern chip shop in vibrant Galway city, serving up fresh Irish potatoes, cut daily by hand.
Chipeen draws on recognisable cues from traditional Irish shopfronts, road signage, and the charm of rural Irish life, while reflecting the boldness and energy of its owners. Familiar to anyone who has spent time in Ireland, but reimagined with a confidence and clarity that feels current.
We worked alongside @moore_letters , an incredible traditional sign painter, to design the logomark and hand-paint the Chipeen wordmark on the shopfront, using the same techniques that gave old chippers and pubs their character.
In addition to designing the identity, we carried this language through the interiors, creating a cohesive, immersive experience from street to counter.
It’s open now, and our case study is live on our website. More to come. 🍟
On Wednesday evening, we had the pleasure of hosting a family dinner at @sicarapizza in #Boston, a space we recently had the opportunity to design.
It was one of those evenings that reminds you why we do what we do - sharing great food, good wine, and even better conversations around all things hospitality. A big thank you to our friends at @indiecongress - Meg & Andrew for bringing us into the project, and to @mlombardijr & the entire Si Cara team for looking after us so well.
Meet Ailbhe Diskin, who joins the team as a Senior Brand Designer in our London office.
She loves yapping, problem-solving, and beautiful things. So a career in design was a no-brainer.
With plenty of experience in brand design and a special interest in hospitality, she enjoys creating brand systems and experiences that are clear, confident, and thoughtful, bridging strategy and design, and shaping work that’s adaptable and impactful.
OFFF 2026 x Crown Creative.
We’ve spent the past few days watching some incredible talks at @offfest (accompanied by a lot of great natural wine).
@uncommon.creative.studio kicked us off with an inspiring presentation from founder Nils Leonard, followed by @base_design , @mlti_nyc , @jkrglobal , @los_york , @sthlmdesignlab , @futuredeluxe and many more. Safe to say we’re leaving feeling refreshed and inspired!
See you in 2027 Barca! 🌞
Crown Creative will be hosting an open studio this Belfast Design Week at their HQ on Hill Street.
"Drop in, have a look around and get a feel for how we work across design, interiors and hospitality. A big part of our work is shaped by the idea of thoughtful hospitality – the belief that small details and thoughtful decisions can transform how people experience a space or a brand.
We’ll be sharing a selection of recent projects, talking through ideas and opening up some of the thinking behind what we do. The team will be around throughout, so you can chat, ask questions, or simply listen in – whether you're interested in branding, hospitality, or how the two worlds come together."
Book your ticket to take a peek behind the scenes with Crown Creative via our website: belfastdesignweek.com or via the link in our bio.
