JP-8
Services
Visual Identity
Brand Strategy
Client
MSU Denver School of Hospitality
Location
Denver, Colorado
Year
2025
Info
Honoring the memory of MSU Denver alum, Chris Thibodeau and his creation of an imperial stout called JP-8.
The Problem
The Regional Transportation District is responsible for safely moving thousands of commuters a day. The RTD MyRide app is a helpful aid in the transportation process, offering home for both the purchasing and access of transport tickets for any RTD service. However, a good majority of the app’s features are not housed within the app and often have the user moving to a browser for their utilization.
considerations
The current RTD brand is well thought-out and is intentionally approachable. The colors, typographic considerations, and applications align with the brand as “The People Who Move People.” The intention of the redesign is to re-contextualize the app’s interactivity from a different perspective on approachability. Public transportation generally has the stereotype of being for a specific audience and use case and it is often associated with lower class users who may or may not have access to a personal vehicle. This is a tendency often adopted in the US to better promote a car-centric lifestyle. This redesign takes a brand that supports the movement around a city and situates it within the premise that public transportation is the more desirable option.
Solution
The redesign allows for features such as the “Plan a Trip” option to remain local to the application. The colors, type, and components are designed to elevate the overall experience surrounding public transportation. The redesign is optimized for both mobile as well as WatchOS platforms.




