Liberty Wharf

Brand identity for a waterfront destination in Boston’s Seaport.

liberty wharf sign on building at night

Client
Cresset Group

Sector 
Mixed-use waterfront development / Retail & hospitality destination

Location
Boston Seaport

Discipline
Brand Identity, Visual Language, Environmental Graphics, Signage

Liberty Wharf Boston waterfront signage designed by Adams Design Boston
Liberty Wharf placemaking graphic for mixed-use waterfront identity

About this project

Liberty Wharf is a mixed-use waterfront destination in Boston’s Seaport District, developed at a formative moment in the neighborhood’s transformation. Built directly on the harbor, the project helped establish Liberty Wharf as both a civic gathering place and a recognizable anchor along the working waterfront.

Our work focused on creating a unique brand identity that could unify a diverse mix of restaurants, retail spaces, and public environments under a single, coherent system. From visual identity to environmental graphics, the brand was designed to operate seamlessly across physical, digital, and experiential touchpoints.

Inspired by the harbor and the boats right by the site, the identity balances artistic interpretation with traditional expectations. The resulting system is flexible enough to support a wide range of tenants and uses while remaining consistent and recognizable, allowing Liberty Wharf to function as both a destination and a lasting part of Boston’s evolving waterfront.

The vertical stroke of the ‘L’ rises like a sail catching the wind, while the flowing curves of the ‘W’ echo the movement of waves along the waterfront.

Liberty Wharf placemaking graphic for mixed-use waterfront identity
Liberty Wharf placemaking graphic for mixed-use waterfront identity
Liberty Wharf brand identity on hospitality and retail signage
Liberty Wharf placemaking photo for mixed-use waterfront buildings

The resulting identity established Liberty Wharf as a recognizable and enduring presence along the Boston waterfront. Flexible enough to support a wide range of tenants yet unified in tone and expression, the brand continues to anchor the development as a cohesive destination within the Seaport’s ongoing transformation.

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Boston, MA 02116

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