Designing an ExperientialThird Space for Modern Families.
Process & Results.
the science
Kindred came to Dos Mundos seeking to develop their branding from the ground up. As a soon-to-be-opened Hotel x Spa x Studio space, founded by 3 former Lululemon Executives, Kindred was looking to expand on their initial concept — a modern social haven for families.
Factors at Play →
COMING IN:
✹ challenges ✹
New brand, limited word-of-mouth
Small team
Looking to build out their internal marketing team
Disjointed brand ecosystems — for both the customer & instructor journey
Teams operating in silos
Top-heavy teams
Uncertainty of streaming vs. in person workouts due to the pandemic
✹ strengths ✹
Experienced, accomplished leadership team
Advisor & investor team of connected heads of top global companies
strong technology from a product side
Differentiated offering that filled a tangible gap in the fitness space
How we solved this (next tab) →
Together we designed a brand experience that embodies an upscale modern clubhouse with adult sensibilities, with cheeky humor that taps into consumer's inner child.
project details →
✸ OVERVIEW ✸
With the Kindred executive team, we conducted intensive persona & consumer research to arrive at a brand that would excite clientele & inspire community across digital presence & the physical locations.
We established the visual branding and voice as well as crafted a more comprehensive message while helping to build out various aspects of the brand. The brands strategy deck also included directions around swag, social media content, website development, and community building.
*** Unfortunately, after a year of working together the implementation on the newly minted spaces was in the very beginning of 2020 and Kindred ended up being a casualty of the pandemic.
services we provided (next tab) →
Experiential Design
Branded Space
Third Space CX
Brand Identity
Logo Design
Brand Strategy
Brand Messaging
Art Direction
Marketing Strategy
Market Research
Consulting
Creative Direction
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the creative
Where We Took the Brand
Brand Voice
Kindred is seasoned, self-aware and plays on the edge of irreverence. Taking a cheeky approach to it’s messaging, Kindred speaks in brief bursts of nostalgia-centered humor, often cutting right to the point.
While Kindred pokes fun at the role-reversal between parents and children, it acknowledges the very real desire to connect, grow and play missing from adult life.
“We need a field-trip.”
“Ask your kids when you should be back for dinner. “
“Parents are just people that happened to have kids. “
Learn to play well with others, again.
A playground — for your sanity.
Mission statement
Kindred is the place for picking up that new hobby, getting in touch with your health, or just finding the space to be you again. We believe that everyone still has room to grow. It’s never the wrong time to remember how to take care of yourself.
Kindred was ignited by good people, who are passionate about building more equal partnerships,cultivating community connection and holding family close.
Bring the kids, it’s time for Recess.
A Place
for Families
for Self-Discovery
to Play
to Connect .