Billion Oyster Project
MSG PARTNER CENTRAL
A new brand identity and website for Billion Oyster Project, whose mission is to reintroduce the oyster population in NY Harbor.
SERVICES
USER RESEARCH
INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE
USABILITY TESTING
USER EXPERIENCE
VISUAL DESIGN
CONTENT MIGRATION
CUSTOM DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT INFO
The challenge
New York Harbor was once home to over 200,000 acres of oyster reefs. Oysters played a vital role in the local marine ecosystem, filtering water and providing a habitat for other species. Today, oysters are nearly extinct in New York waters due to overharvesting and pollution. The Billion Oyster Project’s mission is to reintroduce live oysters into the harbor, which, in time, will lead to cleaner water and greater biodiversity.
The Power of Partners
First, we visited BOP on Governors Island in New York Harbor to learn more about their mission and unique challenges. After gathering information from their team of marine biologists, educators, students, and volunteers, we did a deep dive (pun intended) to explore the possibilities for their identity.
Our early sketches of the logo explored different visual styles based on themes of water, the oyster, and the shield.
The final logo, supporting brand elements, color palette, and typefaces.
The identity is built on a bold logo that incorporates historical typography, vibrant color, and the symbol of a shield. After arriving at a logo and supporting brand elements, we began a series of sprints to architect, design, and develop a responsive site. The end result was a powerful toolkit that has allowed BOP to continue their mission of restoration and education.
This project was executed by our US team, formerly known as ETR. The company was acquired by Infinum in 2023.
