ISLAND ESTATES

Brand Identity · Digital · Positioning

Reimagining luxury property with character and credibility

Island Estates is a luxury property developer with a growing international portfolio.

They came to us to redefine how the brand communicated value — moving from traditional high-end real estate to a more modern expression of understated luxury.

Reimagining luxury property with character and credibility

Island Estates is a luxury property developer with a growing international portfolio.

They came to us to redefine how the brand communicated value — moving from traditional high-end real estate to a more modern expression of understated luxury.

The Challenge

The existing identity leaned heavily on cliché “luxury” tropes — golds, scripts, ornate details — which no longer reflected the sophistication of the properties or their clientele.

The goal was to create a brand and digital presence that felt timeless, confident, and rooted in trust — luxury redefined through restraint, not embellishment.

The Challenge

The existing identity leaned heavily on cliché “luxury” tropes — golds, scripts, ornate details — which no longer reflected the sophistication of the properties or their clientele.

The goal was to create a brand and digital presence that felt timeless, confident, and rooted in trust — luxury redefined through restraint, not embellishment.

My Role & Approach

The existing identity leaned heavily on cliché “luxury” tropes — golds, scripts, ornate details — which no longer reflected the sophistication of the properties or their clientele.

The goal was to create a brand and digital presence that felt timeless, confident, and rooted in trust — luxury redefined through restraint, not embellishment.

My Role & Approach

The existing identity leaned heavily on cliché “luxury” tropes — golds, scripts, ornate details — which no longer reflected the sophistication of the properties or their clientele.

The goal was to create a brand and digital presence that felt timeless, confident, and rooted in trust — luxury redefined through restraint, not embellishment.

The Solution

We created a minimalist brand identity inspired by architectural geometry and natural palettes.

Typography and layout drew influence from editorial design, giving the brand a sense of calm authority.

On digital, the new system translated seamlessly — intuitive navigation, generous spacing, and immersive photography replaced the clutter and excess of the old site.

The Solution

We created a minimalist brand identity inspired by architectural geometry and natural palettes.

Typography and layout drew influence from editorial design, giving the brand a sense of calm authority.

On digital, the new system translated seamlessly — intuitive navigation, generous spacing, and immersive photography replaced the clutter and excess of the old site.

Outcomes & Reflection

The new identity positioned Island Estates as a trusted, design-conscious developer with international appeal.

It became a case study in how less really can mean more — how clarity, balance, and confident restraint can speak louder than ornament.

Outcomes & Reflection

The new identity positioned Island Estates as a trusted, design-conscious developer with international appeal.

It became a case study in how less really can mean more — how clarity, balance, and confident restraint can speak louder than ornament.

Email:

jon@jonsamuelsdesign.co.uk

Tel:

07494025517

Email:

jon@jonsamuelsdesign.co.uk

Tel:

07494025517

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