Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Conservation Identity & Communication Framework

The Weston Global Tree Seed Bank required a visual identity capable of communicating scientific credibility, global impact and conservation urgency. The challenge was to create a symbolic and scalable identity system that unifies research, restoration and public communication.

2024-2025 — 2 months
London, UK
Role: Independent Experience & Systems Designer
Focus: Brand system, conservation communication, narrative alignment
Methods: Stakeholder dialogue, symbolic system development, visual identity design
Tools: Adobe CC

Inside the project

Goal

Design a coherent visual identity and communication framework that expresses global conservation efforts while remaining adaptable across physical, digital and campaign contexts.

Approach

Symbolic System Development
Translated GTSB’s three pillars — conservation, restoration and training — into a unified seedling-globe mark system.

Visual Identity Framework
Developed typography, colour and compositional rules enabling consistent cross-platform application.

Campaign Adaptation
Applied the identity across merchandise, printed materials and awareness campaigns to support fundraising and public engagement.

Impact

Delivered a recognisable identity system strengthening GTSB’s conservation narrative and enabling coherent communication across international audiences.