Case studies · Construction · South Dublin

A new builder that looked established from the first flag.

Foxstone launched as a new construction and property management company in South Dublin. The founders had over 40 years of combined experience, but homeowners had never heard the name.

ClientFoxstone Construction
MomentLaunching a new company
SectorConstruction and property management
ScopeLogo and visual identity
Red and black Foxstone Construction flags against a blue sky
The challenge

They needed a premium, distinctive identity to stand out in a crowded construction market and reflect the quality of their work.

The solution

A bold, modern visual identity inspired by local heritage, designed to communicate trust, clarity and professionalism.

The result

Foxstone launched with a confident, memorable brand that positions them as a high-quality, reliable construction partner from day one.

01 · The starting point

A market of hard hats and house icons.

Construction branding in South Dublin is crowded with the same few ideas: hard hats, house icons and templated logos. Foxstone needed to show premium quality and professionalism straight away, and give homeowners a reason to trust a name that was brand new.

The people Foxstone wanted to work for were clear from the first sketches: homeowners planning high-end builds and renovations, who expect quality and will pay for it.

Early pencil sketches of fox head marks with handwritten notes on heritage, history, quality and a premium target audience
Early sketches. The notes in the margin did as much work as the drawings.
02 · The identity

A mark rooted in the place.

The mark draws on Foxrock's local heritage: a simplified fox head, referencing the foxes that once roamed the area. It suggests agility, intelligence and adaptability, qualities that translate directly to building.

Strong, contemporary type and a refined palette finish an identity that feels modern and premium, and nothing like the competition.

Foxstone concept board explaining the fox head mark and the typeface choice
The thinking behind the mark, presented alongside it.
03 · The palette

Colours taken from the materials.

Foxrock Red and Granite Black lead, supported by Oakwood Brown, Brickwork Red, Golden Gorse and Sandstone Beige. Every colour has a name that ties it back to the trade and the area, which makes it easier for the team and their suppliers to use consistently.

Foxstone colour palette: Foxrock Red, Granite Black, Oakwood Brown, Brickwork Red, Golden Gorse and Sandstone Beige

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