Golden A' Design Award Winner 2025
La Plage Brand Identity by Ebru Sile Goksel emerges from a rich tradition of hospitality visual communication that draws upon the golden age of leisure travel and the enduring appeal of coastal sophistication, creating a cohesive visual system that speaks to contemporary audiences while honoring established aesthetic lineages. The work demonstrates exceptional command of illustrative tradition, employing a stylized figural vocabulary reminiscent of early twentieth-century poster art and the elegant simplifications of Art Deco commercial illustration, yet rendered with a contemporary restraint that avoids pastiche in favor of thoughtful reinterpretation. The chromatic decisions reveal sophisticated understanding of how limited palettes create memorable brand recognition, with the deep olive grounds providing sufficient gravitas to anchor the playful illustrative content while allowing gold metallic elements and cream-toned figures to achieve maximum luminosity and legibility. Technical execution across the coaster series demonstrates remarkable consistency in handling, from the precise registration of typographic elements to the delicate rendering of figure details and the seamless integration of decorative borders that frame without constraining the central imagery. The thematic content celebrates leisure as a form of personal renewal, depicting figures engaged in the timeless pleasures of seaside relaxation—reclining beneath sun, poised with parasol, diving into water—activities that transcend specific cultural moments to speak to universal desires for rest and recreation. The environmental presentation, with its carefully art-directed props including woven basket, botanical elements, and citrus garnish, extends the brand narrative beyond the printed pieces themselves to suggest the complete sensory experience awaiting guests. What values does this visual language communicate about the establishment it represents, and how might the experience of encountering these objects during a visit contribute to lasting impressions of hospitality and refined pleasure?
La Plage is a bold and nostalgic brand identity inspired by the effortless charm of 1950s beach culture. Blending bohemian elegance with seaside sophistication, it features vintage inspired illustrations, expressive typography, and a rich palette of terracotta, green, and gold. Playful slogans, luxe textures, and tactile print finishes enhance the experience, crafting a timeless world where vintage charm seamlessly blends with contemporary elegance. Every detail is crafted to evoke sun soaked leisure, artistic expression, and timeless storytelling with a touch of coastal allure.