In short:
Dennis is a creative studio for hospitality. We’re really good at figuring out what makes you different and giving you the tools to set your brand apart.
Approach
Great branding doesn’t start with visuals. It doesn’t even start with the name. It starts with the brand concept: the big idea behind your business. The promise you’re making to your future guests, and how you plan to deliver on it.
We work with hospitality founders and developers from concept through to launch, shaping the idea before we ever touch the visuals. Our work spans hotels, restaurants, bars and F&B concepts across Europe and beyond.
Services
We partner with our clients from concept to strategy to identity to design, whether that be creating a new brand from scratch or rebranding an old one for growth.
Guest experience
Spatial concept
Naming
Brand architecture
Brand narrative
Typography system
Colour system
Art direction
Motion design
Copywriting
Brand guidelines
Signage and wayfinding
Environmental graphics
Packaging
Print design
Menu design
Website design
Website development
Social media design
Retainers
…and more!
Select Clients
Hospitality
Avolta, Osborne, Grupo Tragaluz, Somos Esencia, Les Filles Cafè, Puliter Hotels, Pantea Group, UCO Bakery, Chandigarh Café, BENZiNA, Doppietta, Eurostars Sitges, Rope Yard
Food & Beverages
Loup & Filles, BdeGust, Zeena, Obbio
Arts & Culture
Jenna Burlingham Gallery, 8 Holland Street, Oceanographic Magazine
Startups
Homethings, Papier, ROWSE Beauty, Nectios, GMI Studios, BELAMER
Sport & Fitness
DISTRICT, Real Vintage Football, Ludum, Reflex Health
Who is Dennis?
The Dennis team is made up of of talented creatives that can help realise any creative vision. We are a small and agile core team, so when you hire us you get us. We then bring in senior freelance experts, whose skills are tailored for your project requirements: designers, strategists, copywriters, animators, illustrators and web developers.
The team is led by Josh Nathanson, a creative director with over 15 years of experience in branding & design.
Meet the team
Josh Nathanson
Founder & Creative Director
Osvaldo Miranda
Project Manager
Alma Mariscal
Designer
... and our regular collaborators
Carla Ibañez Barquet, Strategist
Allie Heesh, Designer
Ariadna Vilalta, Designer
Félix Ruiz Rosado, Designer
Alfie Hayward, Copywriter
Ester Pino, Copywriter
William Hope, Web Developer
Rachelle Leerling, Business Development
Interested in joining us? Email team@dennis.studio
Ok, but seriously, who is Dennis?
Dennis isn't just a fancy name for a branding & design studio. Dennis is named in honour of Josh's grandad, who lived to the grand old age of 101.
Just like the real Dennis, the studio version enjoys a drink after work, sitting in the sun and occasionally taking a few risks (see photo). Most importantly, Dennis approaches life with an optimistic outlook and a fine sense of humour.
Five years on, Dennis works with some of the most ambitious hospitality projects in Spain and the UK. We're based in Barcelona, work bilingually in English and Spanish, and bring the same optimism to every brief.
I need more answers.
Where is Dennis?
Although we're based between London & Barcelona, we're lucky enough to work with clients all over the world. Podemos trabajar en inglés o castellano, como prefiráis.
How much is it to work with Dennis?
Every project is scoped based on what it actually needs. We work with clients who are investing seriously in their brand, not looking for the cheapest option. If you want to understand what a project with Dennis involves, the best starting point is a conversation.
But I just want a logo?
Branding is so much more than just a logo. A logo alone won't help your business grow, it's what people identify with that logo that is your brand. If you'd like to discuss this more, please get in touch.
How do projects usually work?
Most projects run in two phases. First we establish the foundations: the concept, the positioning, the name, and the strategy. Then we build the brand: identity, applications, guidelines, and everything needed to launch.
We can join you at the beginning, when the idea is still forming, or pick up once the direction is set. Either way, we work closely with a small team and stay close to the project throughout.
How long do projects take?
We believe that good design takes time, so if you've got a project in mind then please get in touch as soon as possible! Depending what's needed for strategy, branding and roll-out, it can take anywhere from two to six months or even a year for the very biggest projects.
I want to work with Dennis, what next?!
Fantastic! Drop us an email at hello@dennis.studio with some information about who you are, what you project is for and what you're looking for (or call us on +34 684 272 840). Then we can put together a proposal for working together that covers the process, the timeline and the budget.