The Flying Pickle
The Flying Pickle
Client
The Flying Pickle
Agency
Gyst Design
Deliverables
Branding • Logo Design • Web Design • Social Media • Print Collateral • Merchandise
Contribution
Lead Graphic Designer for Website Design and Social Media
Project Overview
The Flying Pickle is the largest dedicated indoor pickleball facility west of the Mississippi. This 50,000-square-foot venue needed more than branding—it needed an immersive, energetic identity spanning digital and physical touchpoints. Our goal was to build a bold, cohesive experience that excited both recreational players and pro athletes.
The Flying Pickle needed more than just a logo or website; they needed a cohesive identity that would define their brand and captivate players. They wanted the entire experience, from the physical space to their online presence, to embody the energy and social nature of pickleball. Their challenge was uniting this vision across multiple mediums: branding, signage, social media, merchandise, and the interior design of their massive indoor facility.
Key Challenges:
Brand Cohesion: Developing a cohesive and vibrant brand identity that could be applied consistently across diverse platforms, including signage, murals, the website, and social media.
Website Design & Functionality: Designing a custom website that captured the brand's playful, energetic vibe while offering functionality like court reservations and event scheduling.
Wayfinding System: Creating a wayfinding system for a large facility, which needed to be both intuitive and visually engaging, integrating elements like murals and immersive design features.
Spatial Design & Court Layout: Designing courts and custom signage that aligned with the brand and enhanced the visitor experience, all while adhering to functional needs.
Brand Integration: Ensuring that the brand was present in all aspects, from custom merchandise to the interior environment, including living moss walls and dimensional signage.
Problem
A multi-layered approach that combined strategy and creativity. We started with a bold, playful brand identity, weaving it into every aspect of the facility’s design and digital presence. The website, built on Squarespace, became the digital hub for community engagement, event sign-ups, and online store integration. Inside the facility and on social media, we delivered everything from large-format graphics and custom court designs to wayfinding systems, creating a seamless experience for visitors.