Bay City Bike is a prominent tourist attraction for San Francisco and the surrounding area, providing locals and tourists alike with two-wheel access to the many amazing sights of the City by the Bay. With multiple locations along the waterfront and in high-profile parks, BCB is the local leader in cycle tourism.
The Challenges:
Forging separate identities for two businesses under the same umbrella
Creating a collection of dynamic, recognizable marketing materials that gets noticed in a crowded tourist market
The Ingredients:
Branding
Print
Digital
Architectural/3D
Advertising
Promotions
Social Media
Environmental
Identity
Bay City Bike serves the San Francisco waterfront, while Parkwide serves prominent parks and civic zones. While the businesses share behind-the-scenes operations and equipment, they present different public faces.
Print & Advertising
Print collateral and advertising campaigns rely on bold colors, enticing photography and high-energy design to capture attention and drive excitement for cycling and the sights that one can see while riding.
Product Brands
Bay City Bike uniquely employs custom lines of hybrid and electric bikes to enhance brand visibility around the city. Falling under the Beyond parent brand, each bike model has its own logo/icon, creating visual continuity while capturing mindshare. The equipment is available at locations across their Citywide Network.
Environmental
Location and environmental signage features bold, playful illustrations that capture attention from sidewalk traffic and create enthusiasm.
The Impact
BCB/Parkwide has expanded operations/locations and become a major player in San Francisco tourism. They are heralded as industry leaders with a recognized and respected brand, and continue to use strategic design to grown their business.
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