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Otis

Legacy brand Otis Elevators approached IRIS after seeing the people powered Jeep Superbowl Ad, seeking a new look, feel and persona that was people focused and modern, the creative team set out to make waves.

http://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/elevator-brand-otis-rolls-campaign/309685/

otis rebrand

Legacy brand Otis Elevators approached Iris after seeing the people powered Jeep Superbowl Ad, seeking a new look, feel and persona that was people focused and modern, the creative team set out to make waves.

http://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/elevator-brand-otis-rolls-campaign/309685/

 

THE SPARK: VINTAGE BIRDCAGE ELEVATORS

My mind immediately went to the beautiful original Otis elevators of the past with their delicate and elaborate yet functional metalwork. I illustrated a variety of patterns based on this decoration style.

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MOOD BOARDS: 

Mood boards presented to the client honored this heritage of Elisha Otis' original invention while continuing to reinvent Otis's vision of the future.

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INITIAL AD CONCEPTS: 

My first attempts at figuring out how the vintage inspired patterns could play with the Otis logo, bold headlines, copy and picturesque views of some of the company's international crowning achievements. 

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FINAL RESULT: 

The IRIS Chicago team came together to create the final brand