IHG / Kimpton Banneker Hotel

The Kimpton Banneker Hotel, a boutique property under InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), underwent a major renovation and reopened in Washington, D.C. with high expectations. Positioned at the intersection of culture, design, and hospitality, the Banneker aimed to be a go-to destination for both travelers and locals.

IHG / Kimpton Banneker Hotel

The Kimpton Banneker Hotel, a boutique property under InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), underwent a major renovation and reopened in Washington, D.C. with high expectations. Positioned at the intersection of culture, design, and hospitality, the Banneker aimed to be a go-to destination for both travelers and locals.

Challenge 1: Print & Collateral

The hotel's print materials had drifted — pieces from different seasons looked like different hotels. I redesigned the grand opening collateral as a system: consistent type, refined palette, layouts that worked across formats. Every piece should feel like the same place.

Challenge 2: Email & Social

Past guests weren't re-engaging; social had lost its visual identity. I designed an email template system around hero photography, personalized messaging, and a single CTA per send. For social, I proposed a content framework — three pillars (the space, the neighborhood, the experience) — with a visual style that felt less like hotel marketing and more like a place you want to be.

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