Flower Crayon Illustration

Project Overview

This project is a full brand redesign for The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, South Dakota, the only active Ice Age excavation and research center where visitors participate in living science. The goal was to create a cohesive visual identity that balances scientific credibility with an engaging, hands-on experience for families and tourists.

Grounded in audience research and brand strategy, the redesign established a clear positioning: “The place where science and public discovery happen side by side.” Visual exploration drew inspiration from excavation layers and natural textures, creating a system that feels both educational and alive.

Client:

The Mammoth Site

Disciplines:

Branding, Digital, Identity, Social Media

Brand Collage
tagline

Tagline

Even though people come to the Mammoth Dig Site for different reasons, discovery is at the heart of their journey. Some may discover adventure, history, science, legacy, or connection. It's all part of digging into discovery at the mammoth dig site.

Onliness Statment
The Mammoth Dig Site Branding Circle
Pattern swatches

Icons

Whenever possible, the icons should be constructed using pieces of the font characters from the typeface "Urbane Rounded Bold." This helps to give the icons a cohesive look that ties them to the overall brand identity. The other icons should follow the same organic style, using thick lines and rounded edges.

Icon image
The Mammoth Dig Site Fonts
Color Palette

Logo

The Mammoth is the star of the logo, showcasing its strength and weight. The name was changed from "The Mammoth Site" to the "Mammoth Dig Site," not only to aid in the logo design, but to provide more clarity, recognizability, and visual image of the site.

Multiple Colored Mammoth Pictoral Logos
Brand Guidelines Pictures

Junior Explorer Dig Kit

Discovery doesn't stop when you leave the Mammoth Dig Site. Discovery continues with the Junior Explorer's Dig Kit. Kids have the opportunity to learn about mammoths, experience a mini excavation, and potentially earn a Junior Explorer's Dig Badge.

Kids Kit Mockup
Kids Kit Spread 1 Mockup
Kids Kit Cover Mockup Kids Kit Spread 2 Mockup Kids Kit Spread 3 Mockup Kids Kit Spread 4 Mockup Kids Kit Spread 5 Mockup Kids Kit Spread 6 Mockup Kids Kit Spread 7 Mockup Kids Kit Back Page Mockup
brochure mockup
Website Mockup
Poster Mockup
Hat Mockup T-Shirt
Patch Mockup
Before Logo vs. After Logo
Image of rocks and how they became shapes used in the branding system.

The Mammoth Site Rebrand Process Book