Client: Native Grill & Wings
Initiative: Brand Identity
Role: Creative Direction, Art Direction, Illustration, Graphic Design
FAT Brands In-house Creative
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Native Grill & Wings had decades of history, loyal guests, and a strong product reputation, but the brand identity wasn’t fully reflecting that equity. The look and feel had become dated and somewhat generic within a crowded wings and sports-bar category. The opportunity was to modernize Native, strengthen its personality, and create a more cohesive brand system without losing the familiarity, energy, and neighborhood appeal that existing guests already connected with.
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We treated the rebrand as an evolution rather than a reinvention. We identified the most ownable parts of Native, which are its Arizona roots, bold wing flavors, casual energy, and sense of community, and brought those qualities forward in a more confident, contemporary way. The refreshed identity uses a stronger visual system, clearer brand personality, and more intentional storytelling to make Native more recognizable and relevant across restaurants, digital channels, packaging, and marketing.