Work
Brand Identity · Centennial Barn
A barn modeled in 3D to find its angle.
Identity and signage for the Centennial Barn, a restored 1800s barn originally built by Ralph Stover, drawn from a 3D study because the road was too steep.
The approach
The building is a beautifully restored and transformed property, originally built by Ralph Stover, and the barn itself is the gem of the site. We needed to present it from several angles to decide which was the most pleasing.
The road sits on a steep incline, so the angle we wanted could not be photographed, and this was before drones were a thing anyone had. Instead we photographed each side, straightened them out, and built a basic 3D structure from them. From there we used Illustrator to create the brushed effect and complete the look and feel.
When we requested Eric to work with us, we had a few ideas and inspirations from other signs in the local area. We were thrilled that he was able to take on our humble project, and even more so after the end result. We were impressed with his ability to convey our gorgeous barn with precision and craft, while still keeping a hand-made feeling to it. Working with Eric is not only fun, but also educational.