Third Space Rebrand

Third Space, a gym brand, has facilitated its growth by repositioning the brand as a premium offering for its members in the UK.

Design consultancy: WithoutAdvertiser: Third Space

Executive Summary

In 2015 traditional health clubs were in retreat. Fitness First had seen membership decline by 4% a year for the 6th year running, and Virgin Active was about to reduce its estate by 55%.

Meanwhile, new boutique pay-as-you-go brands invited customers to rock up for a class-based workout with no prior experience, membership or even (in some cases) kit. Within two years, these disruptive businesses would command over 30% of the market. Traditional membership gyms were looking tired, with Third Space no exception.

Here's how the Third Space brand reshaped...

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