Designing intuitive brands with artful authenticity
You didn't stumble into entrepreneurship. You saw an opportunity, a version of something that didn't exist yet — and you went after it without hesitation. You've moved with conviction and built something that people genuinely want,
but somewhere along the way the branding stayed behind.
Whether you were moving too fast to build properly, or whether the brand was made before you fully realized what you were building, there's now a gap between who you are and what your brand says. You feel the dissonance everytime you share your website or pitch your brand. It doesn’t feel like you anymore, it feels like a past version that didn’t see the bigger picture yet.
Now you’ve realized it’s time to update the branding to match the caliber of what you’ve built and who you’ve become. You don’t need more assets, more deliverables--you need aligned, holistic, authentic branding that meets you at the theshold to the next era. You need branding that grows at the same pace as you; one that shares your rhythm.
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.
We design at the intersection of genuine craft and conviction.
About Oava®, a multidisciplinary creative studio, female-founded, based in Austin:
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.
Discover stunning visuals that holistically include strategy, story, sales, creative marketing, and technical design expertise. We are and we work with: forward thinkers, big visionaries, good natured folk - those who see what is possible and refuse to accept the status quo.
Like an oil painting, we can see and create the whole picture without losing the reverence for the finer details, the paint strokes, and the flecks of pigment. It’s all intentional.
You’ve outgrown the brand you started with
Here, we don’t consider that a problem. That’s an incredible sign that you’re on the right path. We believe brands that endure are clear in their identity, just as you are as a founder. Sometimes your brand needs a season of major growth to catch up.
If this threshold is where you are, we can bring your brand to the forefront.
Designing Brands that Get Recognized
See the transformation that Oava’s branding can bring
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The transformation of Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott
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.
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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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“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, yourself, at the place you’ve been working toward.
Once you’ve worked with Oava, you’ll:
Show up in every room with a brand that keeps up
Communicate with clarity, no second-guessing
Attract customers, creative collaborations, and partnerships
Find marketing intuitive instead of exhausting
Hold a unified identity across all platforms and touchpoints
Finally feel seen as you want to be seen.
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