Puerta Vieja – Hostel Identity by Elisa Ortiz

Brand identity design by Elisa Ortiz for Puerta Vieja, a hostel located in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico.

Elisa Ortiz is a graphic designer and illustrator from Mexico. She has created this beautiful brand identity for Puerta Vieja, a hostel located in the city of San Cristóbal de las Casas. The name refers to the large and heavy medieval door at the back of the building. With numerous common areas as well as a beautiful garden full of hammocks, the hostel encourages its guests to socialize and share their travel experiences.

Elisa Ortiz’ developed a visual vocabulary based on local tradition and a welcoming South American look and feel. She created a range of different branding and communication materials.

Puerta Vieja - hostel identity by Elisa Ortiz, a graphic designer and illustrator from Mexico.
Puerta Vieja – hostel identity by Elisa Ortiz, a graphic designer and illustrator from Mexico.
Puerta Vieja - hostel brand design by Elisa Ortiz.
Puerta Vieja – hostel brand design by Elisa Ortiz.
Branding for a hostel located in San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Branding for a hostel located in San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Close up of some branding materials.
Close up of some branding materials.
South America inspired graphic design and imaging.
South America inspired graphic design and imaging.