CS St-Laurent

Reviving a Soccer Legacy — The CS St-Laurent Rebrand

Overview

In 2023, CS St-Laurent — one of Montreal’s most recognized soccer clubs — needed a modern identity to match its growing ambition. The club’s existing brand lacked visual consistency across uniforms, marketing, and community materials.

Challenge

  • Outdated logo and typography that didn’t reflect the club’s competitive level.
  • Inconsistent visual presence across kits, website, and printed materials.
  • No unified design system for internal and external communication.

Process

  1. Research & Discovery – Met with club leadership and members to understand history, values, and aspirations.
  2. Visual Strategy – Defined a new brand position: Bold, united, forward-driven.
  3. Identity Design – Redesigned the crest, introduced a modern typeface, and created a versatile color palette reflecting club heritage.
  4. Application – Applied the new identity to home/away kits, training gear, social media templates, and signage.
  5. Guidelines – Delivered a full brand book ensuring consistent use across all platforms.

Outcome

  • A striking, modern identity now recognized across the league.
  • New kits adopted by all teams from youth to senior.
  • Branded materials adopted by coaching staff and admin for all communication.

Results

  • Player sign-ups increased 28% year-over-year after launch.
  • Social media engagement rose +215% in the first three months.
  • Community feedback overwhelmingly positive; several rival clubs inquired about similar services.