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A Strategic Creative Studio

Sae Design Group

View of hotel exterior looking into lobby area

House of Welcoming Waters

Given the familiarity and experience with Halekulani, SDG was a natural fit for partnering with Halepuna, working with them from the very beginning. From the logo and brand guidelines, to early ad campaigns and grand opening collateral, to print and corporate collateral, SDG's work with Halepuna continues as it establishes itself as a premier Waikīkī destination.
Branding, Advertising, Collateral
Three individual patterns
Unified parent pattern

A modern interpretation of Hawaiian kapa textiles, custom repeating patterns were developed featuring the Pohuehue, water and hearts.

Color palette
Font specimens
Moodboard showing photography style

SDG developed a logo mark based on Hawai'i's native Pohuehue (of the Morning-glory family). In Hawaiian, Halepuna means "House of Welcoming Waters".
Property pool photo

Letterhead, envelope and keycard
Do not disturb door hanger

Grand opening invite card
Grand opening invite card, opened