THE PROJECT

Designing an Experiential Third 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.

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.

✸ 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 .

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