Zipcar

Welcome to Metropolis

From highly rational tech brand 
To human-centric brand universe.


CHALLENGE

Zipcar, pioneers of the modern car-sharing movement, had a simple model: find a vehicle nearby and drive it in minutes. But a platform that was once revolutionary, was starting to feel dated thanks to a slew of competitors and a lack of brand evolution.


STRATEGY

While the brand’s message and tech was still very relevant, its lack of humanity in their communications made ZipCar feel cold and unapproachable. Our solution: don’t just show consumers what they do, but who they do it for.


CREATIVE SOLUTION

We started by building a flexible, vibrant and personality-drenched design system that showcased Zipcar’s iconic green and yellow coloration. The design system was part of a larger brand universe we called “Metropolis” which brought to life the urban landscapes and the diverse personalities you’d normally expect to see in a city. With it, we reminded people that owning a car in the city is an unnecessary hassle, positioning Zipcar as the smarter alternative.

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Suite of business collateral and brand identity for Zipcar.
Automotive character design for Zipcar and the Metropolis campaign.
Full family of city characters animated and designed for Zipcar.
Character design for Zipcar: anwry pigeons.
Horizontal billboard for Zipcar featuring fun character design.
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