Case Study
Mrktpay
Problem
Mrktpay is looking to streamline a process that's been left in the sands of time. Paying for cobranded materials in the real estate world is convoluted, outdated, and inefficient.
Solution
The goal was to create a branding system that stands out from other real estate ventures, has personality, and uses a vintage aesthetic to poke fun at a decades old process that doesn't show any signs of modernizing.
Services
- Branding Updates
- Art Direction
- Design System
Logo
Starting with abstract concepts, and moving through various styles we settled on a concept taken from architectural drawings. Two swing doors opening. This, however, was changed and the swing arc was truncated to emulate an 'M'
![Some of the initial sketches](/assets/uploads/media/mrktpay/mrk-logo-sketches.png)
Some of the initial sketches
![Final logos](/assets/uploads/media/mrktpay/mrk-logo-final.png)
Final logos
Branding
Typefaces and colors were chosen to give a kind of Severance or Miss Minutes feel. We wanted to represent a forward thinking company stuck in an industry that's trapped in the past.
![Core brand colors](/assets/uploads/media/mrktpay/mrk-colors.jpg)
Core brand colors
![Branded type](/assets/uploads/media/mrktpay/mrk-type.png)
Branded type
Material
Amongst other items like pins, and books — I designed out some credit cards that can be used and tracked to make sure all expenses are accounted for and accurately paid for.
![Real Estate Agent digital card](/assets/uploads/media/mrktpay/mrk-material-credit-1.jpg)
Real Estate Agent digital card
![Loan Officer digital card](/assets/uploads/media/mrktpay/mrk-material-credit-2.jpg)
Loan Officer digital card
![Envelope](/assets/uploads/media/mrktpay/mrk-material-envelope.jpg)
Envelope
![Pins](/assets/uploads/media/mrktpay/mrk-material-pin.jpg)
Pins
![Handbook](/assets/uploads/media/mrktpay/mrk-material-handbook.jpg)
Handbook
Social
Created some social graphics to show how the brand can convey it's snarky messaging across platforms.
Social proof in frame
Text as social post
Imagery in use