![Image featuring a stylized "B" logo formed by connected lines, with a text definition of "byline" below, showcasing a minimalist and informative design.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6713c595953061f02bc72d3f/673272ba3987dd0c285365b8_B8_BYL_01b.jpg)
The Byline
Referencing the rich history of writing, publishing, and typewriter production in the Greater Hartford / West Hartford area, the name “The Byline” pays homage to the sentiment of new chapters, new stories, and new beginnings.
![Logo and masthead design for "The Byline" newsletter, featuring a stylized "B" icon, classic typography, and tagline, conveying a sophisticated and informative publication.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6713c595953061f02bc72d3f/672a573efe9f53ab9fd720c9_B8_BYL_04.png)
![Image of marketing postcards for "The Byline" newsletter, highlighting the contrasting designs—one clean and text-focused, the other featuring the brand's logo and a bold pattern—showcasing the versatility of the brand's visual communication.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6713c595953061f02bc72d3f/672a56ff55e467812b1dcccd_B8_BYL_07.png)
![Image of a building-mounted banner showcasing "The Byline" branding and marketing message, highlighting the use of typography, color palette, and a symbolic key graphic to attract potential residents.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6713c595953061f02bc72d3f/672a58bf32fb623deb509461_B8_BYL_09.jpg)
![Image of a square building sign featuring a stylized "B" logo within a circle against a striped background, showcasing the brand's visual identity.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6713c595953061f02bc72d3f/672a57ab57bb7d7805aa8f98_B8_BYL_05b.jpg)
![Graphic design highlighting a bold striped pattern with integrated text and a symbolic floral element, creating a visually distinctive and memorable brand presentation.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6713c595953061f02bc72d3f/6713c595953061f02bc72e6f_B8_BYL_02.avif)
![Image of a square graphic featuring a large "1st" in a stylized, bold typeface, with "Edition" and "Living Spaces" text below, showcasing the branding for "The Byline."](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6713c595953061f02bc72d3f/6713c595953061f02bc72ec9_B8_BYL_02b.avif)
The Beginning
A byline is defined as the beginning line of a story, article or good that addresses the writer’s name. For most, a new apartment means a new beginning. By utilizing design sensibilities and references of this, the brand identity creates an environment encouraging new beginnings or the turning of a new chapter.
The primary icon pulls inspiration from the very first American dictionary cover, while the other brand marks are reminiscent of common book publishing brand marks.
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![Animated sequence of elevator doors in motion, showcasing access to different floors within the building. The animation highlights the building directory and wayfinding system.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6713c595953061f02bc72d3f/6713c595953061f02bc72d8a_BYL_elevator.gif)