Branding Websites

UDig NY

Safe digging starts here

Image showing various shots of the UDig NY website showcasing brand standards

A new name offered necessary clarity and brand structure for the general public.

What our research uncovered:

During stakeholder interviews, Makeway deciphered that a new brand identity would be seen as a positive change for the organization and that the original name “Dig Safely New York” did not do a sufficient job addressing the brand’s internal and external communications issues. After obtaining approval, we then began the process of researching the national trademark database (TESS) and brainstorming new names.

Makeway started working on design concepts leading to the finalized mark below, once the new name, UDig NY was approved.

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2024 AMA Pinnacle Award

Best Redesigned Brand

Image of a dark grey shirt with UDig logo on the top right
Image from UDig NY website "Safe digging starts here"
UDig NY logo anatomy showing what different elements represent: The U, Communication lines, a shovel and a home.
Image of UDig NY branding on letterhead, postcards, pens, business cards, and envelopes

We elevated the standard for national one-call-centers

How we delivered results:

By leveraging our extensive knowledge of UDig NY’s target audience, we designed a new website that showcased their new brand and provides a seamless user experience to obtain necessary information about proactively preventing underground damage.

Visit Website

preview of mobile design showing hands holding dirt with plant growing and a headline "Safe Digging Starts Here"

A redesigned brand experience for the general public.

Whether it’s a professional excavator or an independent homeowner, the audience who interacts with UDig NY is first and foremost, interested in a digging project. Our website design caters to their needs without compromise.

UDig NY Homepage Full Screenshot
a detail shot of the hero of a website for UDig NY
CTAs to "submit a new ticket" "Check ticket status" "5 steps to safe digging" and "Private vs public lines", accompanied by an image of a young woman with glasses in a hardhat and construction vest.

Results

$180KMedia Coverage

UDig NY’s rebranding efforts resulted in earned media coverage with an estimated value of $180,000.

157%ROI

The rebrand drove a 17.5% increase in user sessions, 2.5% more page views, and a nearly 40% decrease in bounce rate, contributing to the ROI of 157%.