Branding the Chicago Riverfront
Partner
Chicago Department of Planning and Development
Services
THE ASK
Chicago is known for its iconic lakefront, but the riverfront is the city’s next frontier. City leaders wanted a way to brand the riverfront to uniquely represent Chicago and connect all the diverse places the river passes through—from downtown promenades to scenic neighborhoods to quiet nature preserves.
WHAT WE DID
As a partner to Site Design Group Ltd., Blue Daring worked with the Chicago Department of Planning and Development to develop a brand system based on the “municipal device”—a symbol that represents confluence and can be found in the city’s architecture and infrastructure. We also developed visual guidelines for materials and signage, allowing private developers working along the riverfront to maintain a cohesive and inviting experience.








