From Cobbles to Cookies

The quality all-natural ingredients, the loving-care put into each freshly baked batch of cookies and the real, natural finishes of the store design and build out, all reflect the simplicity and elegance that this brand exudes. The Elm Hill logo was designed to bridge the styles of classic and contemporary. The logo seamlessly integrates with all the brand collateral pieces designed for Elm Hill – stickers, bag design, wedding favours, post cards, etc. The logo design was purposely conceived with a simplicity that allows for it to be letter pressed, branded onto Popsicle sticks, and pressed into ceramics. The packaging we delivered is simple with minimal branding to illustrate the understated boutique aesthetic of the brand. Finishes include recyclable ribbon or the ‘incredibly useful twine’, custom ordered from Cambridge, England as decorative finishes.v

We developed the Elm Hill store interior to capture this old world heritage and charm and combined it with a modern aesthetic, directly servicing Elm Hill’s contemporary twist on the classic baked treat. A collection of antique displays, found treasures and eclectic lighting fixtures are utilized against modern clean lines and light material selections such as elm wood, White Carrera marble and travertine marble. Jump also incorporated nostalgic elements such as a ‘cookie and milk’ parlour counter to heighten the in-store experience. In order to target all touchpoints in the interior, we integrated Elm Hill’s signature square shape into the cabinetry detailing, millwork, the bulkhead details and stone tiles. Menu boards are made from actual cookie sheets while Elm Hill’s brand philosophy is proudly displayed in the front window on a hang-tag graphic, signature to the packaging. The store’s rich colour palette of chocolate brown, crisp white and soft beige was inspired by the ingredients of the cookies and the products themselves.

No Corners Cut: Since opening on Kerr St. Oakville, Canada in late December 2010, the shop has been a huge success, garnering a large and loyal consumer following as well as generating plenty of media coverage, including a visit from The Bachelor himself during the inaugural season of The Bachelor Canada. Janis is looking forward to meeting all new customers that come to the shop and share her “dream made reality” with those that love a classic cookie made with a modern twist. You can also visit her at online or on Facebook.

Driving Online Traffic to Elm Hill: Translating the sensibility of the Elm Hill brand to an online format was paramount in increasing the store’s exposure and bringing their gourmet cookies to a wider consumer base. The website design seamlessly integrates with the rest of the brand materials; following a simple, elegant, boutique aesthetic with a traditional warmth and modern flair. As a small, local cookie shop, Elm Hill was concerned about how to drive traffic to their website and social media pages. We created a Search Engine Optimization program to optimize growth. An extensive alignment of the brand’s platforms with optimal keywords excelled the Google ranking and traffic patterns tremendously. Just three months after initiating the SEO program, Elm Hill saw a 45% increase in traffic to their website.