Goal
Ren Barlow needed a clear, cohesive brand story—but with so many facets to her identity, it was a challenge. As a CEO, Director, Ethical Investment Strategist, and Singer-Songwriter, her brand was growing, yet it lacked a distinct position in the market. She struggled to articulate how these pillars connected under one brand. Our goal was to bring clarity, structure, and a unique identity that could stand on its own.
Approach
To bring clarity and consistency to Ren Barlow’s brand, we first dissected its existing architecture—distinguishing its pillars, uncovering its core essence, and refining the messaging. Through this process, we identified a unifying theme: Ren’s work was driven by a larger vision of empowering women and children through literacy, creativity, and legacy. While Ren is the face of the brand, the brand itself needed its own distinct voice, positioning, and storytelling pillars.
Because the brand was deeply personal, we wanted the visual identity to reflect Ren’s humanity while avoiding the stiffness of a traditional corporate brand. This was achieved through an organic colour palette, a handwritten wordmark, and clean, approachable typography—all designed to convey a sense of warmth and authenticity. Knowing social media would be a key platform, we also ensured the identity was flexible and user-friendly across digital and print channels.
With a clarified brand architecture and a fresh, distinct visual identity, Ren is now positioned to tell a compelling story as she expands into new markets and product offerings.