Muse

From master developer to placemaker.

2022

What we did

Brand Strategy Visual Identity Brand Guidelines Animation Film & Photography Music & Sound Web Design & Dev Digital Platforms

AWARDS

DBA Design Effectiveness Shortlist

Film & Photography
Bellboy

Typeface
M22 Type Foundry

Animation
People & Pixels

Founded in 1985, Muse is a national property developer creating large-scale, mixed-use places shaped by people and partnerships. We developed a brand strategy, tone of voice, and visual identity that reflect Muse’s reputation for solving complex challenges and building shared spaces that foster human connection.

Founded in 1985, Muse is a national property developer creating large-scale, mixed-use places shaped by people and partnerships. We developed a brand strategy, tone of voice, and visual identity that reflect Muse’s reputation for solving complex challenges and building shared spaces that foster human connection.

Founded in 1985, Muse is a national property developer creating large-scale, mixed-use places shaped by people and partnerships. We developed a brand strategy, tone of voice, and visual identity that reflect Muse’s reputation for solving complex challenges and building shared spaces that foster human connection.

Turning insights into strategy
We travelled across the country to speak directly with Muse’s people, gathering the insight that would shape the brand from the inside out. Their perspectives informed a strategy built around a unifying purpose at its core: We’re building a brighter future, together.
Muse Brand Purpose Design Layout - We're building a brigther future together
Turning insights into strategy
We travelled across the country to speak directly with Muse’s people, gathering the insight that would shape the brand from the inside out. Their perspectives informed a strategy built around a unifying purpose at its core: We’re building a brighter future, together.
Muse Brand Purpose Design Layout - We're building a brigther future together
Turning insights into strategy
We travelled across the country to speak directly with Muse’s people, gathering the insight that would shape the brand from the inside out. Their perspectives informed a strategy built around a unifying purpose at its core: We’re building a brighter future, together.
Muse Brand Purpose Design Layout - We're building a brigther future together
Turning insights into strategy
We travelled across the country to speak directly with Muse’s people, gathering the insight that would shape the brand from the inside out. Their perspectives informed a strategy built around a unifying purpose at its core: We’re building a brighter future, together.
Muse Brand Purpose Design Layout - We're building a brigther future together
Bringing the Muse ethos to life
The new visual language incorporates a custom type family and wordmarque designed with M22 Type, colour palette, CGI elements and templates. We worked with our collaborators on a new library of photography and film to really bring the Muse ethos to life.
Muse - Identity
Bringing the Muse ethos to life
The new visual language incorporates a custom type family and wordmarque designed with M22 Type, colour palette, CGI elements and templates. We worked with our collaborators on a new library of photography and film to really bring the Muse ethos to life.
Muse - Identity
Bringing the Muse ethos to life
The new visual language incorporates a custom type family and wordmarque designed with M22 Type, colour palette, CGI elements and templates. We worked with our collaborators on a new library of photography and film to really bring the Muse ethos to life.
Muse - Identity
Bringing the Muse ethos to life
The new visual language incorporates a custom type family and wordmarque designed with M22 Type, colour palette, CGI elements and templates. We worked with our collaborators on a new library of photography and film to really bring the Muse ethos to life.
Muse - Identity
Muse - Custom Typeface Weights
Muse - Custom Typeface Weights
Muse - Custom Typeface Weights
Muse - Custom Typeface Weights
Muse - Branded development hoarding example
Muse - Branded development hoarding example
Muse - Branded development hoarding example
Muse - Branded development hoarding example
Extending the brand
We extended the Muse brand by creating a sub-brand for their sustainability initiative, along with a series of place brands for their developments. Each one has its own character and purpose, but all sit within the shared design language and framework we developed for Muse. This ensures every part of the brand family feels connected, consistent and aligned with the core identity.
Extending the brand
We extended the Muse brand by creating a sub-brand for their sustainability initiative, along with a series of place brands for their developments. Each one has its own character and purpose, but all sit within the shared design language and framework we developed for Muse. This ensures every part of the brand family feels connected, consistent and aligned with the core identity.
Extending the brand
We extended the Muse brand by creating a sub-brand for their sustainability initiative, along with a series of place brands for their developments. Each one has its own character and purpose, but all sit within the shared design language and framework we developed for Muse. This ensures every part of the brand family feels connected, consistent and aligned with the core identity.
Extending the brand
We extended the Muse brand by creating a sub-brand for their sustainability initiative, along with a series of place brands for their developments. Each one has its own character and purpose, but all sit within the shared design language and framework we developed for Muse. This ensures every part of the brand family feels connected, consistent and aligned with the core identity.
Digital Ecosystem
Alongside the core Muse website, we built a suite of flexible platforms for residential and commercial developments, a bespoke consultation platform to gather feedback from local communities, and a homeowners portal. All of these sit within a shared digital design system, ensuring every touchpoint feels distinctly Muse.
Digital Ecosystem
Alongside the core Muse website, we built a suite of flexible platforms for residential and commercial developments, a bespoke consultation platform to gather feedback from local communities, and a homeowners portal. All of these sit within a shared digital design system, ensuring every touchpoint feels distinctly Muse.
Digital Ecosystem
Alongside the core Muse website, we built a suite of flexible platforms for residential and commercial developments, a bespoke consultation platform to gather feedback from local communities, and a homeowners portal. All of these sit within a shared digital design system, ensuring every touchpoint feels distinctly Muse.
Digital Ecosystem
Alongside the core Muse website, we built a suite of flexible platforms for residential and commercial developments, a bespoke consultation platform to gather feedback from local communities, and a homeowners portal. All of these sit within a shared digital design system, ensuring every touchpoint feels distinctly Muse.

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unit 9, 16 Brick st,
liverpool, l1 0bn

Making Cherished things since 2000

© Smiling Wolf Ltd 2025

Work with us
or say hello.

Internships

Send your portfolio to

Address

unit 9, 16 Brick st,
liverpool, l1 0bn

Making Cherished things since 2000

© Smiling Wolf Ltd 2025

Work with us
or say hello.

Internships

Send your portfolio to

Address

unit 9, 16 Brick st,
liverpool, l1 0bn

Making Cherished things since 2000

© Smiling Wolf Ltd 2025