Project Overview
FifthHouse’s
Brand Identity
Client: FifthHouse
Type: Brand Identity + Visual System
Building a creative studio brand from scratch.
THE CHALLENGE
Launching a creative studio after a decade at major brands. Needed an identity that signals strategic thinking and creative range without feeling like every other agency.
The brand needed to stand out in a saturated market while staying flexible enough to evolve with the business.
SCOPE OF WORK
Naming and positioning
Logo system and submarks
Color palette and typography
Brand guidelines and layout standards
Website design
Business system design
Social templates and brand voice direction
The Work
The Brand
FifthHouse references the astrological fifth house (creativity and self-expression) paired with structure and foundation.
The identity blends Young Serif and Bitter typography with a bold color palette of chartreuse, fuchsia, purple, and cyan on black and white.
Brand Development + Print System
Mood Board / Business Cards / Stationery / Merch Hat Brand development materials and core business collateral.
Company Website + Deck Theme
Digital presence and presentation system for client meetings and pitches.
Tradeshow Materials + Merch Hoodie
Physical brand presence for events and team apparel.
Impact
FifthHouse launched with a clear brand presence that attracted aligned clients across marketing, tech, and creative industries. The system scales from solo work to team projects while maintaining consistency.
The identity functions as both creative expression and strategic asset. It guides everything from proposals to social content without constant decision-making.
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FAQs
Do you create brand identities for new businesses?
Yes. This project shows the full process: naming, positioning, visual identity, guidelines, and applications.
What's included in a brand identity project?
Depends on scope, but typically: naming (if needed), logo system, color palette, typography, brand guidelines, and key applications like business cards and website design.
Can you create a brand that scales as a business grows?
Yes. FifthHouse's identity was built to adapt as the studio evolves.
How long does a brand identity project take?
Full brand identities typically take 8-12 weeks from kickoff to final guidelines and applications.