Primary logo design for The List painting and creative installation company, featuring a vintage-inspired paint roller icon and elegant serif typography by Allie Marie Design.

The List

INDUSTRY: Home Improvement, Painting and Creative Installations 

SERVICES: Branding, Social Graphic Templates, Business Cards, Retractable Banner, Squarespace Website Design + Copywriting


BRAND TONE
Curated, Playful,
A Lil' Vintage, Established, Harmony, Approachable, A Touch of Whimsy + Weird


ABOUT THE PROJECT

The List is a full-service painting and creative installation company that partners with homeowners and realtors to transform spaces into well-designed, functional environments that capture their vision and the personal style of those who live or work in them. By empowering people to see their surroundings in a new light and embrace change, The List helps create aligned, grounding spaces that become a source of calm and connection that flows into the outside world.

Sisters and co-owners Allie and Leah were ready for a complete brand makeover as they were merging The List with their dad’s successful painting business, officially expanding their services, and growing their team. Our goal was to create a colorful, eclectic, and approachable yet polished visual identity that helps them stand out in the market and helps The List establish a reputation of both creativity and expertise. The final brand does just that, and is making The List become recognizable not only for their high quality work and professionalism, but also for their collaborative spirit, fun personalities, and passion for creating beautiful curated spaces where their clients feel truly at home.

Photos by Gina Zeidler

The List team reviewing vibrant patterns and Hirshfield's paint color samples for a Minneapolis home installation project, featuring brand photography for the identity designed by Allie Marie Design.
Secondary circular brand mark for The List featuring the tagline "Where Great Ideas Become Beautiful Spaces" and a stylized paint roller graphic on a textured plum background. Part of the comprehensive brand identity designed by Allie Marie Design.
Founders of The List in purple overalls holding paintbrushes with pink and purple paint, showcasing the playful and professional brand personality designed by Allie Marie Design.
Custom Squarespace website design for The List by Allie Marie Design, featuring a professional blog layout, testimonials, and a colorful visual identity for a home services brand.

INSPO BEHIND THE DESIGN

The logo lettering is a blend of classic, modern, and a bit of whimsy + weird, while still evoking confidence and an established look. The secondary font brings more quirky, whimsy details while also feeling approachable and creative, and contrasts nicely against the bold logo lettering.

A set of four colorful brand icons for The List, featuring stylized paint rollers inside textured ovals in teal, plum, light blue, and green, designed by Allie Marie Design.
Lifestyle brand photography for The List, featuring the primary logo and a creative professional on-site, showcasing the vibrant and polished brand identity designed by Allie Marie Design.
Custom brand patterns for The List featuring repeating paint roller line-art illustrations across teal, cream, and plum panels, designed by Allie Marie Design.

INSPO BEHIND THE DESIGN

The paint roller and oval frame add a hand drawn, subtle vintage touch and, along with the paint strokes are and more literal representation of The List’s expertise. The various submarks, patterns, and limewash texture add even more depth and variety, amplifying The List brand’s dynamic personality and creating a “collected over time” vibe.

Modern business card design for The List featuring custom brand color palettes and logo, held by the creative team in a lifestyle setting, designed by Allie Marie Design.
Brand tagline graphic for The List reading "Where great ideas become beautiful spaces" featuring a pink paint roller illustration on a light blue background, designed by Allie Marie Design.
Lifestyle brand mockup for The List by Allie Marie Design, featuring the company founders alongside playful plaid patterns and handwritten brand elements for a Minneapolis painting and installation firm.
Brand photography for The List by Allie Marie Design featuring a wooden ladder with Hirshfield's paint samples, custom plaid wallpaper patterns, and professional painting tools for a Minneapolis creative installation project.
Full brand identity mark for The List by Allie Marie Design, featuring the primary serif logo, a vintage-style paint roller icon in a gold frame, and the tagline "Where great ideas become beautiful spaces."

KIND WORDS

Testimonial coming soon.

Three secondary circular brand seals for The List on a light blue background, each featuring the tagline "Where Great Ideas Become Beautiful Spaces" and a paint roller icon in green, plum, and lavender colorways, designed by Allie Marie Design.
Primary logo for The List overlaid on a dark teal brand pattern background with the tagline "Where great ideas become beautiful spaces," designed by Allie Marie Design.
Retractable marketing banner design for The List in Minneapolis, featuring a service checklist for Interior & Exterior Painting, Cabinet & Trim Enameling, and Wallpaper Installation, designed by Allie Marie Design.
Full-page Squarespace website design mockup for The List highlighting specialty wall finishes, wainscoting, and wood accents in the Minneapolis area, designed by Allie Marie Design.
Close-up of the creative team for The List selecting Hirshfield's paint samples and coordinating vibrant plaid brand patterns, highlighting the detailed color consultation process designed by Allie Marie Design.
Custom Instagram post templates for The List by Allie Marie Design, featuring project highlights, team member spotlights, and creative home improvement tips designed for a cohesive social media presence.
Professional and friendly portrait of the founders of The List, a Minneapolis painting and creative installation company, in their signature purple overalls. Part of the comprehensive brand identity designed by Allie Marie Design.
A collage showing the cohesive Instagram grid strategy for The List, featuring project transformations, floral wallpaper trends, and "before & after" content designed by Allie Marie Design.
Lifestyle brand mockup for The List by Allie Marie Design, featuring owners Allie and Leah on a vibrant plum background with secondary brand seals and stylized handwriting elements.
Desktop computer mockup displaying the The List website design by Allie Marie Design, highlighting specialty wall finishes, wallpaper installation services, and a professional layout for a Minneapolis creative team.
Professional founder portraits for The List
Lifestyle brand photography for The List by Allie Marie Design, featuring a close-up of the team holding wallpaper sample books and paint swatches, overlaid with the brand tagline "Where great ideas become beautiful spaces."

Ready for a stunning brand that (finally) reflects who you are and connects with your people?