Force of Nature
Brands & Design
For Visionary Minds
The art of capturing attention —
— And the mastery of keeping it.
Built for founders who love the way a hotel lobby makes you feel, the restraint of a well-designed storefront, the kind of restaurant menu you want to take home.
The Oava Method
Authenticity is built from deep understanding.
Every project with Oava begins with Unearthing: the act of bringing to light something rooted deep within your business. We ask why: why is this here, what does it mean to you? Why is this so important to get right?
Once we’re on the same page, the project enters phase two: New Light. Like a sunrise ushering in new opportunities and a fresh perspective, we select the heart of your business and shift the story to highlight the elements that make it special.
Once the story is unearthed and focused on what carries the most meaning, the last phase begins: Overflow: the act of imbuing every element, pixel, and molecule of your brand to carry the depth of your brand’s story.
In harmony, these three phases build unshakable foundations for brands on the verge: of scaling, of fully embodying, of exploring new territories.
Elevate your brand with clarity
Iconic brands don't just happen: they're by design. At Oava, we craft brand strategies that have such an authentic voice they are irreplicable. The building of the story is what makes your brand magnetic. Resonate with your ideal clients infinitely through a brand story they cannot see themselves outside of.
Genuine brand visuals capture attention. First impressions matter in the world of commerce. Make it a good one. In a sea of visuals that your customer sees everyday, be the one that is a reprive from the chaos. Resonate with authentic hand made visuals, bespoke custom typography, and curated imagery and animations. Meet your client at your shared loves for earth, nature, history, and art.
Your brand deserves packaging that's collectible, not disposable. We design thoughtful packaging that makes a calm, steady statement from all angles. There isn't a need to scream for shelf space when your packaging is eye catching inherently.
Be discovered via a web presence that is immersive and converting. Be a place people browse around because they feel like they're entering into a place they've been insatiable for. Be the quenching of their desire for thoughtful, artful business - in a good natured sense.
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Brand Design & messaging
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Brand Design & messaging
custom home designer
↖ Neon Sign on South Congress in Austin, Texas
From subsidiary to standalone brand with a national presence.
Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott (Yellow Rose) is a subsidiary of the iconic Kendra Scott brand, born from Kendra's own Texas ranch and her immense love for the state and its land. After operating for about a year with a youthful, boho-style logo, Yellow Rose was preparing to open retail locations across multiple Texas cities—and needed a brand identity that embodied the shift from cute subsidiary to Texas-heritage, fine goods brand, and the expansion that came with the shift.
We reimagined the brand from "charming local favorite" to Texas heritage brand through a custom hand-lettered word mark and a bespoke brand typeface.
Yellow Rose now attracts shoppers who are charmed by Texas, ranch life, and heritage pieces. The rebrand was the doorway to become a distinct identity that aligned with their products and business goals.
Cenizo branding & packaging ↘
Branding & Messaging for Custom Home Designer, Design Office, in Scottsdale, Arizona ↘
Branding and messaging for Aluna: luxury wellness, Tulum inspired apartment complex ↘
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Words
“You stand out head over heels compared to the other folks out there. Your work - it’s special. The whole storytelling is what really sets you apart from other designers. I feel like there is soul in your work.”
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When it flows, you’ll know
When your positioning, identity, and story all stem from the same clear source, marketing isn’t forced, communication is faster, and the right customers find you.
A brand at this level establishes your business, and yourself, at the place you’ve been working toward.
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