A New Website with Endless Pawsibilities
01/2/24
Sidekick Coffee & Books is a community coffee shop and bookstore that seeks to be a hub for residents in the walkable community of University Heights, Iowa, as well as a destination in the corridor and beyond for those looking for exceptional coffee, food, books, and conversation. Kevin Mellen was asked to develop a brand that focused on the unique concept of a coffee shop within a kid-friendly bookstore. A place where the “adults” can relax while bringing their sidekicks to read and explore.
Creating an inspiring brand for adults and their sidekicks.
PROJECT DETAILS
Brand Identity
Brand Creative
Website Design
Web Development
On-site SEO
Sidekick Coffee & Books, owned by Katy Herbold, is inspired by her kids and their favorite characters in fictional stories. With her background in education, the goal of the bookstore is to provide children focused literature and programming. Combining this with the coffee shop gives both kids and adults a space to enjoy. This sparked our creative process to focus on community and imagination, which lead to a playful and unique illustration of an adult and child relaxing and enjoying a good book. Keeping the identity black and white allows for gender neutrality while a multitude of background colors can be applied to enhance the brand.
The identity and brand was initially launched to the public on social media and on their newly developed website. Professional photography by Rebecca Sanabria was key to bringing the brand to life. The grand opening of the shop featured exterior window signage of the illustrations, lighted typography above the door, and custom branded merchandise. Customers have commented on the brand as fun and engaging. When you step into Sidekick Coffee & Books today that is exactly the type of experience you will get.
