Maikhao

Identity system for a resort and residential complex on Phuket’s Mai Khao beach — shaped around coastal calm, organic wave contours, and architectural clarity.

Industry Hospitality · Hotel & Residences
Location Phuket, Thailand
Scope Identity System + Guidelines
Deliverables Logo system, wave monogram, visual language, brand guide
Maikhao Residences — Brand Identity Cover

Built for tropical architecture and guest touchpoints

Maikhao Residences combines modern resort living with untouched coastal nature. The goal was to create a calm, recognizable identity system that feels organic on physical materials, signage, and guest amenities while staying crisp across digital booking channels.

Coastal character

A distinct visual metaphor rooted in sea waves and tropical foliage without clichés.

Tactile versatility

Clean geometry that reproduces effortlessly via embossing, foil stamping, embroidery, and architectural signage.

Cohesive guest journey

Unified rules connecting stationery, room keycards, welcome kits, textiles, and digital communication.

Wave monogram and balanced wordmark

Born from coastal associations and hand-drawn sketches, the symbol merges the letter H with a reclining silhouette, sea wave, and sun — working both in horizontal lockups and circular emblems.

Maikhao — Tropical Moodboard and Visual Inspiration
Maikhao — Brand Associations and Sketchbook Exploration
Maikhao — Animated Wordmark Search
Maikhao — Bed, Letter H, Wave and Sun Monogram Formula
Maikhao — Logo Construction Grid
Maikhao — Primary Logo Wordmark on Light Surface
Maikhao — Lockup Clearspace and Circular Monogram Badges
Maikhao — Circular Monogram Stamp on Olive Paper

Natural tropical tones and calm typography

Pine Tree green, Reef lime, and Nero black paired with the Author typeface family create a calm, tactile sense of resort luxury across print and digital layouts.

Maikhao — Brand Color Palette (Pine Tree, Reef, Nero, Some Special)
Maikhao — Author Font Specimen and Editorial Poster
Maikhao — Typography Hierarchy (H1, H2, Text, Caption)

Organic wave lines connect architecture and nature

Taken directly from the monogram’s central wave, the flowing curve shapes photo containers, custom room numerals, and resort wayfinding icons.

Maikhao — Core Wave Ribbon Graphic Element
Maikhao — Wave Container with Tropical Foliage
Maikhao — Custom Wave Numerals
Maikhao — Custom Resort Wayfinding Icons

Consistent across stationery, signage, and resort life

From room tags and keycards to stone-mounted wayfinding signage and guest amenities — every touchpoint carries the same calm coastal rhythm.

Maikhao — Scented Candle Amenity in Bathroom
Maikhao — Branded Flip-Flops and Resort Architecture
Maikhao — Keycard on Dark Volcanic Stone
Maikhao — Room Door Hangers
Maikhao — Resort Business Cards
Maikhao — Mobile Digital Screens
Maikhao — Restaurant Wave Sign on Stone Wall
Maikhao — Gym Wave Sign on Stone Wall
Maikhao — Hotel Room Door Number Plate 112

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