Reach perfection

Case study

Hospitality brand system

SYNDICATEHOSPITALITY GROUP (SHG)

Overview

A long-term hospitality branding collaboration focused on building cinematic, guest-facing visual systems across multiple premium venues, campaigns and experiential touchpoints.

Deliverables Brand systems, editorial menus, launch campaigns, venue collateral and experiential touchpoints
Focus Creating cohesion across venues while allowing each brand to retain its own atmosphere and character
Tone Cinematic, elevated, immersive and experience-driven
Location Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Collaboration 2017 - Present
Industry Hospitality / Food & Beverage
Services Visual identity systems, hospitality art direction, editorial menu design, campaign rollouts, launch assets and guest-facing brand experiences
Venues included
Recognition

Fortuna's Row

Contemporary Latin American supper club recognized among Calgary's leading hospitality concepts through editorial features, industry recognition and national restaurant nominations.

  • Avenue Magazine - Best Restaurants Calgary
  • Air Canada EnRoute - Best New Restaurants Longlist

Shelter Cocktail Bar

A nightlife-driven cocktail experience recognized within Canada's contemporary bar scene through national rankings and hospitality industry features.

  • Canada's Best Bars - Top 20
  • North America's 50 Best Bars ecosystem

Orchard Restaurant

A refined contemporary dining concept recognized through editorial features highlighting its elevated atmosphere, culinary direction and guest experience.

  • Canada's 100 Best - Editorial Feature
  • Calgary contemporary dining features

Masa Mama Taqueria

A modern taqueria concept recognized for bringing a fresh and energetic approach to contemporary hospitality within Calgary's dining scene.

  • Avenue Magazine - Best New Restaurants 2025
  • Calgary hospitality editorial features
Goals of the project

BUILT TO SCALE WITH ATMOSPHERE

01

DEVELOP A COHESIVE VISUAL ECOSYSTEM ACROSS MULTIPLE VENUES

Establish a premium visual standard across hospitality concepts while allowing each venue to maintain its own identity, mood and guest experience.

02

TRANSFORM OPERATIONAL DESIGN INTO PART OF THE ATMOSPHERE

Menus, printed materials and campaign assets were designed to feel intentional, immersive and integrated into the overall guest journey.

03

CREATE A SYSTEM BUILT FOR EVOLUTION AND EXPANSION

Develop scalable design foundations capable of supporting seasonal campaigns, venue launches and ongoing refinement without losing consistency.

Drinks icons

A modular icon language for presenting glassware, ingredients and drink details in a way that feels tactile, inventive and unmistakably Shelter.

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Outcome

BUILDING ATMOSPHERE AT SCALE

A long-term design partnership focused on shaping hospitality experiences across multiple concepts, guest journeys and evolving brand identities.

From immersive cocktail venues to elevated dining experiences, each project required its own atmosphere while remaining connected to a larger visual ecosystem.

The result is an ongoing body of work built to support growth, consistency and future expansion across the SHG portfolio.

Project details
Role Senior Brand & Experience Designer
Collaboration model Embedded long-term hospitality partner
Core surfaces Identity systems, editorial menus, campaigns, venue experiences and guest-facing touchpoints
Status Active collaboration since 2017