Just Have Fun

Just Have Fun

Baltimore’s Inner Harbor was transformed during the bicentennial celebrations of 1976 and subsequent development in the 1980s. Over the decades, that growth radiated outward, giving rise to distinct neighborhoods like Canton, Fell’s Point, Harbor Point, Harbor East, Federal Hill, and Locust Point. Each developed its own identity, attracting residents, visitors, and investments. Waterfront Partnership Baltimore sought to reimagine the waterfront as a unified destination while preserving the individuality of its neighborhoods.

A window decal reading,
The Waterfront Baltimore logo.

All for One Waterfront, One Waterfront for All

The challenge lay in creating a cohesive identity for Baltimore’s waterfront that celebrated its interconnectedness while honoring the distinct charm of each neighborhood. Our solution was rooted in simplicity: a brand centered on fun, encouraging residents and workers to rediscover and enjoy Baltimore’s crown jewel.

Modular elements support versatile applications, from pole banners and neighborhood signage to festival promotions and dining campaigns.

Three women hold pints of beer in front of a colorful mural.
The Waterfront Baltimore partnership design on an ice cream cone wrapper.
A booklet featuring brand guidelines for the Baltimore Waterfront partnership brand identity.
Large-scale poster on storefront windows.
A woman sitting on a couch wearing a Waterfront Baltimore partnership t-shirt.
A bench that reads
Light pole banners.
A Magazine spread featuring an illustration of Baltimore's waterfront.
A carousel of photos displayed on a the Instagram app on an iPhone screen.