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We partnered with The Surf Lodge to create a cohesive brand experience across both digital and physical touchpoints.

As a world-class summer destination for NYC visitors and global travelers alike, the property needed visuals that captured its full spectrum — from laid-back beach days to high-energy nights. Inspired by their clean, minimalist, and highly recognizable logo, we extended that visual language across the entire brand ecosystem.

The core challenge was balancing dual identities within a single, unified system. The brand needed to embody a relaxed, sun-soaked surf lifestyle — think wide-brimmed hats, oversized sunglasses, and a slow coastal pace — while also capturing the “work hard, play hard” energy that defines The Surf Lodge’s nightlife and cultural relevance. This had to translate seamlessly across digital platforms and on-site guest experiences.

Project Objective

  • Brand Operations

Services

  • Digital Experiences
  • On-Site Collateral
  • Implementation & Rollout

Project Outcomes

  • Created a Mechanism
  • for Operations
  • Tailored Visuals for Cultural Resonance
  • Accelerated Growth
Grid of Surf Lodge branded photos: viewfinder, Montauk map, cap, surfboards, and building exterior

The result was a cohesive, multi-sensory brand experience that reflected both the relaxed sophistication and vibrant energy of Montauk.

Every touchpoint — from digital interactions to in-hand materials — reinforced The Surf Lodge’s identity, creating a seamless guest journey that felt both elevated and distinctly personal.

Three tablets displaying The Surf Lodge website on a yellow background
Five phone mockups of The Surf Lodge website on a yellow background
The Surf Lodge branded coaster with a vintage swimmer photo, on a table
The Surf Lodge postcard, front and back, on a couch
The Surf Lodge branded toy viewfinder with reel beside it
Split image of The Surf Lodge building exterior with red convertible, and branded t-shirt on a surfboard
The Surf Lodge notepad, key cards, and matchbox on a blue background
Split image of hotel guest cards on a bed, and The Surf Lodge breakfast card set on blue
Split image of a surfboard-shaped 'stay salty' keychain on yellow, and the keychain hanging on a door handle
Split image of an open matchbox with red matches, and blue 'Drift, Surf, Repeat' script on yellow
Phone showing an Instagram feed over yellow background with Aloha graphic and yoga photo

A custom watercolor illustration system was created to introduce a playful, seasonal storytelling layer — reinforcing the brand’s relaxed, sun-washed, coastal identity.

It began with an area map, and was so well received, the style was applied across other physical collateral like menu designs for a limited-edition feeling.

Illustrated Montauk map on a white wood surface
Grid of illustrations and photos: bicycle, beach tug of war, surfboards, RV, patterned shorts, and restaurant interior
Spiral notebook with illustrated icons on a wood table in sunlight
Three hotel key cards with room number and Aloha branding on fabric
Grid of watercolor illustrations: tartine, oyster with lemon, fish, lobster, and cows
Hands holding a lobster roll with pea shoot garnish
The Surf Lodge snacks menu on a blue background
Menus on a yellow background beside plated seafood and cocktails

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