As a way of taking charge of their future, Harney wanted to define their identity before the outside world defined it for them. DbD created a strategic brand framework based on the concept of Land, Water, Sky, Soul to showcase Harney County as a place of soul, stewardship, and solitude. Its people and its land are inextricably linked.
Brand
Identity
The brand concept, Land, Water, Sky, Soul signifies the natural elements and the people who form the fabric of Oregon’s High Desert. Representing each element of the tagline, the visual identity includes graphical icons from petroglyphs found in the County— paying homage to the heritage and symbols of the surrounding native people.
Brand
Video
Our content producers spent 5 days interviewing Harney County residents and exploring this enormous territory. The stories captured were used to create a brand video communicating a spirited vision for the County’s future, and uniting everyone around a common identity.
Website
The This is Harney website showcases Harney County, Oregon, as a place of opportunity, and innovation; celebrating its pioneering spirit, entrepreneurial culture, and natural beauty. Built on a modern, mobile-responsive platform with integrated mapping and intuitive navigation, the site positions Harney County as a tourism destination in Oregon’s high desert.
Marketing
Plan
Our marketing plan takes a ground up approach to place-based destination marketing. It intends to deepen pride among residents, enhance visitor appeal, and attract a skilled workforce. The 84-page document includes visitor research, a content calendar, a proposed budget, implementation plan, and advertising recommendations.
Community
Research &
Engagement
Our process involved listening to the community, including those who have stewarded this land for eons, the “Wadatika” band of the Burns Paiute Tribe. This revealed a compelling and authentic story of an inspirational frontier community that is leading by example in a region in need of solutions.
