Brand Identity

Nova Financial

A complete brand overhaul for an ambitious fintech startup — transforming a generic logo into a bold, trustworthy identity system built for scale.

Client
Nova Financial Ltd.
Year
2024
Role
Lead Creative Designer
Duration
10 Weeks

The Challenge

Nova Financial had grown rapidly from a small startup to a Series B company, but their visual identity hadn't kept pace. Their existing branding felt generic, inconsistent across touchpoints, and failed to convey the trust and ambition required in the financial sector.

They needed a brand that could speak confidently to enterprise clients, attract top talent, and hold its own against established players — all while retaining a sense of innovation.

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The Process

01 — DISCOVER
Research & Audit
Competitive landscape analysis, stakeholder interviews, and brand audit across all existing assets.
02 — DEFINE
Brand Strategy
Defined brand pillars, positioning, tone of voice, and personality archetypes.
03 — DESIGN
Identity Creation
Logo system, colour palette, typography hierarchy, and iconography — tested across all formats.
04 — DELIVER
Brand Guidelines
A comprehensive 80-page brand book and Figma design system handed over to the in-house team.

The Outcome

The new Nova identity is anchored in a deep indigo and electric gold palette — evoking both trust and energy. The wordmark uses a custom-drawn geometric typeface, with a logomark derived from the letter N intersecting with an upward arrow — symbolising growth and direction.

↑ 64%
Brand recognition uplift (post-launch survey)
£2.4M
Series C raised within 3 months of rebrand
80pg
Brand guidelines delivered
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