Create Baltimore Brand Identity

Creating for Creators

For decades, the ​​Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) was Baltimore City’s arts and culture arm, planning and hosting a number of parades, festivals, and more. They were looking for an updated identity. As artsy-type Baltimoreans, we had the knowledge and know-how to whip up a compelling new brand. Create Baltimore is a promise and an invitation; an acknowledgement that Baltimore’s leadership exists to serve our city and the creators that give the gift of perspective, beauty, and truth in our lives and communities. 

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create baltimore logo variations
A black tote bag featuring the Create Baltimore logo and monogram in yellow text.
A mocked-up image displaying the Create Baltimore brand platform as a printed booklet.
A mocked-up black t-shirt with the Create Baltimore warped around a gradient-filled box that contains the text “Where Gritty is Pretty.”
A sample business card featuring the Create Baltimore logo on one side and an employee’s contact info on the other.
An image of a painter in a studio working on a painting overlaid with brand graphics.
A black sneaker with white soles featuring colorful artwork and the Create Baltimore monogram.