Visual branding for NYC based home mortgage company
Role: Creative Direction / Designer / Illustrator
Morty is a fully-automated online mortgage site allowing customers to shop, compare, and close any loan from their network of lenders. The branding approach creates a narrative for the homebuyer by associating each illustrated home with a new stage in our customer's life. Our customer, a young, single homeowner chooses to purchase a small apartment suited for one. Our homeowner then falls into a relationship, their partner moves in, and a family is on their mind. A baby is born, and the couple realizes the practical vs aspirational aspects of owning a home while the life around them is ever-changing. They upgrade and purchase a small house in the suburbs. As the child grows and eventually moves out, the couple then sells and buys a new home for retirement. Throughout their journey, the consistent visualization of the dog acts as a "guardian angel" guiding them from home to home—always a reminder of loyalty and man's best friend. While the dog itself is not Morty, it acts as a metaphorical symbol for what Morty's values are.
