durham, north carolina

business type:

childcare center

type of mural:

realistic mural

scope:

exterior mural

timeline:

7 days

Sunshine Smiles Academy had the space; it just wasn’t working for them yet.

Located on a high-traffic road in Durham, their building had large, blank exterior walls that were easy to pass by and forget. The goal was to turn that visibility into something that actually worked for the business.

We designed a mural that felt bright, playful, and welcoming — something that would immediately catch attention from the road while also setting the tone for families walking in.

It also created a built-in photo moment for milestones like preschool graduation, giving both the business and their families something meaningful to come back to.

Now, the space helps attract, welcome, and create moments people remember.

a bold exterior mural designed to attract attention from the road and create a welcoming, playful first impression for students and parents.