Westwood Cincinnati

An identity system for the Westwood community in Cincinnati, Ohio, which emphasizes collaborative nature of Cincinnati's largest neighborhood. The main logo deconstructs into individual identities for the community's many organizations through which residents can become actively involved.

Westwood Community Identity System
Lisa K. Bambach © 2018
The neighborhood of Westwood's identity painted on the Wardall Tank near the intersection of Boudinot and Wardall Avenues in Cincinnati,Ohio. 
Design: Lisa K. Bambach © 2018
Photo: Henry Frondorf © 2019
Community participants in the design process were inspired by the concept that their neighborhood was reminiscent of a quilt— that many people come together with their individual passions, histories, and visions to create the fabric of their community. 

Westwood Community identity as fiber arts (quilt). 
Design: Lisa K. Bambach © 2018
Fiber Artist: Margo Tafts © 2023

Westwood Community and Westwood Coalition identities as fiber arts (counted cross-stitch)
Design: Lisa K. Bambach © 2018
Fiber Artist: Lisa K. Bambach © 2020
In 2022, Westwood's Town Hall District was granted permission by the state and local governments to open a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, also known as a DORA. The Westwood DORA is a defined space at the heart of Westwood's business district, which allows people to purchase alcoholic beverages from participating businesses and enjoy them as they shop and relax at the newly refurbished town hall park. 

Westwood Town Hall District logo printed onto parking sign. Parking sign designed by others.
Lisa K. Bambach © 2022

Beverages are sold in DORA-specific cups, which outline the DORA guidelines.
Lisa K. Bambach © 2022

Window stickers were made to promote purchasing DORA beverages at participating businesses.
Lisa K. Bambach © 2022

Window stickers were made for businesses to promote the DORA, provide a link to the guidelines, and communicate the hours during which the DORA was active.
Lisa K. Bambach © 2022

DORA boundary sidewalk stickers are located at the perimeter of the DORA. Stickers were selected instead of vertical signage to minimize visual clutter and adding additional infrastructure.
Lisa K. Bambach © 2022

Signage that indicates restricted areas within the DORA were placed at the Town Hall and children's play area.
Lisa K. Bambach © 2022

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