OCCU

Moving with meaning

In late 2019, SW3 Capital were preparing to enter the market with a new build-to-rent (BTR) scheme in Dublin—providing top-quality homes with added services and amenities. To ensure its success, the scheme needed a brand that signalled a new era for renting. Where it’s simple, straightforward, and stress-free.

What we did
  • Brand platform
  • Naming
  • Identity
  • Website
  • Social campaigns
  • Location packs
  • Ongoing location support
  • Brand guardianship

A DIFFERENT WAY

As a relatively new concept in Ireland, SW3 Capital needed a creative solution that would successfully introduce BTR to the Dublin market. To do it, our team immersed themselves in the needs and opportunities across the Irish property landscape—learning of the sharp increases in employment opportunities, and ongoing lack of availability leaving renters without choice or flexibility. To highlight a new way of renting, we wanted to set the standard for the next generation of flexible living—amplifying the simplicity, ease and desirability of the scheme.

MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

Every element of the brand demonstrated this vision for better renting: from the name ‘Occu’ (exploring the element of ‘occupying’, while placing the emphasis on ‘you’), to the conversational tone of voice showcasing the seamless, honest, flexible, next-level service offered in the scheme. To bring the emotional core of ‘Better renting. That’s different.’ to life, we then crafted an identity centred around a playful illustration style by Andrew Rae—highlighting the joy of finding a home you love to live in.

STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

To introduce Occu to the market, we developed a suite of icons and mini illustrations to support all of the brand’s outreach and communications across print, digital and social. Upon launch, the campaign led to record interest and engagement—with the first and second phase of Occu’s initial development reserved within four weeks. In the year since, the brand has gone on to successfully launch 10 new developments.

“The team at Rowdy have been instrumental in creating a brand and value–set that are at the heart of everything we do at Occu. From early concept stage, through to market launch, the process was seamless, inspiring and fun. We are hugely proud of our business and Rowdy are now very much part of that. Occu has exciting plans for the future and will continue to work closely with Rowdy in achieving our goals.”

Adam Rooney, Founder Occu

We’ve been recognised by

  • Creativepool Annual /

    2020 Bronze for Best in Branding

  • 100 Archive /

    2019 Archive selection

  • Transform Europe Awards /

    2021 Bronze for Best Visual identity for Property

    2021 Highly Commended for Best Strategic or Creative Strategy for a New Brand

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