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Otter Bay - Water Park Brand Identity Overview Otter Bay Water Park needed more than a logo — it needed a personality. The goal of this project was to create a fun, memorable mascot and a cohesive brand identity system that could live effortlessly across signage, merchandise, digital platforms, and in-park experiences. Enter Lewis — a playful otter designed to become the heart and soul of the Otter Bay brand .The Challenge Water parks thrive on emotion: excitement, laughter,

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