Oakley Ridge

Giving Guelph’s modern student living an established look and feel.

Billboard advertisement for RentOakley.ca featuring an interior view of a modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, lamps, and a painting on the wall, with text that reads 'Get a room already. Seriously. We're almost full.'
Red background with large beige text that reads "Oakley Ridge".
White sweatshirt with red Oakley Ridge logo and text on front, laid flat on a light yellow background.
Colorful vertical stripes in red, purple, light yellow, dark brown, and olive green

Starting with a pre-established name, the task was to bring new life to it through a refreshed, timeless identity. Rather than reinventing, the brand reclaims what already existed, elevating it with intention and clarity. The positioning leans into permanence over trends, creating a place that feels rooted, dependable, and built to last.

The visual direction draws from the natural landscape surrounding the property. Rich, grounded colours reflect the trees, earth, and changing seasons, grounding the brand in its environment and giving it warmth and depth.

The logo takes a modernist approach. Thick, confident lines form one continuous, unbroken symbol that spells lowercase initials “or”. The simplicity speaks to strength and stability, while the fluid construction adds a contemporary edge. The result is a bold, timeless mark that anchors the new Oakley Ridge identity and carries it forward.

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