CASE STUDY
Print and signage design for a student café launch
Client: The Essex Student Union (via This is Fever)
Partners: This is Fever
Focus: Creative direction
Note: Undertaken in-house on behalf of This Is Fever
THE BRIEF
The Greenhouse Café is a student-led social space launched by the Essex Student Union. The ESU needed clear, attractive materials to promote the launch and guide students to the space, including a campaign poster, window and wall signage, and printed loyalty cards.
THE APPROACH
I created a suite of launch visuals using deep greens, plant textures and clean typography to reflect the café's relaxed atmosphere while keeping everything clear, accessible and student-friendly. All assets were designed to work cohesively across both exterior signage and print collateral.
THE OUTCOME
The Greenhouse Café opened with confident, consistent messaging across every touchpoint. The materials helped guide footfall to the new space and encouraged repeat visits through the loyalty scheme, giving the café a strong sense of place from day one.
RESULT
A cohesive launch campaign that gave a brand new student space a clear identity and confident presence on campus from opening day.
KEYWORDS
ESU
Essex
Café branding
Signage
Graphic designer
Marketing



