• Date added

13 July 2023

Saintlo: Poster

• Date added

13 July 2023

Saintlo is a youth hostel collective named after the second-longest river in Canada, the Saint Lawrence River. With hostels located in the major city centres of Montréal, Ottawa, and Toronto, Saintlo welcomes guests as they embark on a journey filled with countless adventures alongside people worldwide.

Montréal-based design studio Caserne developed the visual identity of Saintlo, highlighting the distinctive qualities of each property, highlighting local attractions, and reinforcing the organisation's position as a leader in group lodging.

Client

Saintlo Hostels

Year

2023

Caserne

Creative Director

Léo Breton-Allaire

Ugo Varin Lachapelle

Art Director

Jean-Michel Mercier

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Saintlo is a youth hostel collective named after the second-longest river in Canada, the Saint Lawrence River. With hostels located in the major city centres of Montréal, Ottawa, and Toronto, Saintlo welcomes guests as they embark on a journey filled with countless adventures alongside people worldwide.

Montréal-based design studio Caserne developed the visual identity of Saintlo, highlighting the distinctive qualities of each property, highlighting local attractions, and reinforcing the organisation's position as a leader in group lodging.

Saintlo: Video
Saintlo: Tote bag
Information

Drawing on the team's camping and travel experiences accumulated over the years, Caserne sought to unravel the elements that made these experiences memorable and the reasons behind their continued loyalty to certain brands when travelling. A key factor emerged from this exploration: trust. The studio recognised that the brands they repeatedly gravitated towards had consistently cultivated a sense of reliability and dependability, instilling confidence and fostering customer connections.

Saintlo: Cup & postcards
Saintlo: Illustration
Saintlo: Door hanger
Colours

Caserne created a contrasting primary colour palette for Saintlo, inspired by the scenic landscapes surrounding the hostels and the vibrant hues often found on travellers and camping gear. The objective was to have two vibrant colours complementing any other shades within the palette while maintaining a minimal aesthetic.

Saintlo: Colour palette
Illustrations

By incorporating illustrations into Saintlo’s visual toolbox, Caserne sought to capture and showcase the unique and welcoming atmosphere of the Saintlo hostels. The illustrations provided Saintlo with an effective tool highlighting key aspects of the hostels' experience and showcasing the range of activities available in the surrounding area, the vibrant atmosphere within the hostels, and the potential for hosting tailor-made events.

Saintlo: Illustration
Saintlo: T-shirt and bottle

Caserne

Caserne is a design studio known for its sense of entrepreneurship and initiative. Their determination to turn ideas into action and create iconic brands springs from their clients’ unwavering trust.

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