Retail Sign Design for Kilohana Plantation TsunamiMarketing recently helped Kilohana re-brand itself from a “stuffy museum” — which it was perceived as, but never really was — to a more approachable and fun visitor destination that’s much more in line with the visitor attractions found on the historic plantation grounds. The unique offerings of Koloa Rum, Luau Kalamaku, 22°North, The Shops at Kilohana, and The Kauai Plantation Railway have come together in a way that allows them all to work together — and bring more visitors to this unique property. Now, with their bold roadside sign inviting visitors to explore Kilohana, the new position is literally front and center.
Tsunami Marketing’s brand management, leadership and expertise helped us to reinvent ourselves into a thriving and successful business that has almost doubled, AND we were able to meet projected goals that we both set.John Borales, Jr.
Owner, Executive Chef
Signage & Exterior Design This 3-dimensional sign design plays off of the logomark and resonates with consumers by hinting at Wahooo’s core offering of fresh fish served in a variety of ways everyday. Many a visitor picture has been taken by this large Hawaiian fishhook sign.
Restaurant Interior Design By starting with a strong brand position and fresh new name, we were able to bring the new brand to life in the restaurant. Most of the renovations were exterior in an effort to take a stand for reevaluation by consumers. New paint, signage, and landscaping gave them wonderful curb appeal, while the ceiling treatments and upper dining area renovations (shown here) made the ambience warm and inviting. The food was always incredible, it just needed a more beautiful stage to be set upon.
Lappert’s Hawaii Retail Store Design This is the retail interior design of the Old Koloa Town location which has since been relocated to Kukuiula Village. Looking at the retail interior design project holistically, we were armed with a new brand strategy, a new logomark and coffee bag design that were the focal design points. The client turned us loose on her stores to invigorate the whole consumer experience with synergy through all the major touch points. We were able to give each store a facelift with new paint, chair rails, lighting and custom wrought iron display cases that all promoted the handmade quality of the incredible products on offer.
It was a joy to be a part of the Tsunami creative process. Mary Pratt
Vice President
Lappert’s Hawaii Retail Store Design Wailea, Maui storefront. This location had the largest budget and was our favorite end result.
Holo Holo Charters Retail Storefront Design The visual appeal of the bold new logo colors and the dimensionality of the flags really helped to get consumers (and their competitors) to take notice of their new image.
Vessel Graphic Design Bringing the vessels in line with the brand was the icing on the cake.
Kalaheo Steakhouse Interior and Exterior Design Reinventing a Kalaheo landmark had its challenges. People don’t like change. They want things like they were. But the dark, rundown space needed some new life. Thankfully the new owners embraced the concepts we presented, and today Kalaheo Steak & Ribs is a hub of local life that embraces the past yet has confidently strode into the present.
One of the most important qualities in our business relationship with Tsunami Marketing has been the attentive service that we have received in all of our projects throughout the years.Kamika Smith
General Manager
Cultural Signage System This signage system was designed to assist visitors to the historical Wailua River Valley of Kauai in understand the historical significance of the cultural site that they were viewing. There are nine markers in the system, and the project was partially funded by the HTA (Hawaii Tourism Authority).
Smith’s Family Garden Luau Signage Both the sign in the foreground, and the larger sign in the background were design by TsunamiMarketing and then fabricated and installed by one of our favorite vendors, Gizmo Grafix.
Kalaheo Cafe Environmental Signage Located right on the main road that flows through upcountry Kalaheo, Kalaheo Cafe’s location was perfectly situated for this fun and lively sign that communicates, “We’re a friendly place to eat. Come on in!”
Brennecke’s Beach Broiler “Right on the Beach, Right on the Price.” And so they are. When they were looking to update the facade of their building, they called us. Shown here are the three concepts that we presented for their consideration. We didn’t get to oversee the final implementation of the facelift, but it did closely resemble the top Photoshop concept.
AirVentures Hawaii Environmental Design Upon approval of their new logomark, we applied the design to their fuel efficient airplanes that take visitors on aerial tours of the beautiful Garden Island of Kauai.
