Words Apart

Creating a thoughtful and accessible brand identity for a translation agency.

Words Apart approached the project looking to establish a unique and professional brand identity that could support the launch of their translation agency and communicate their values across multiple languages and audiences.

I worked collaboratively with the company to define the foundations of the brand, from strategy and personality through to visual identity and brand guidelines, creating a basis to support future growth and communication.

Research and brand definition

The project began with a discovery phase focused on understanding the translation industry, the company’s audience, points of inspiration, and the underlying personality of the brand.

We then explored the company’s mission, values, tone of voice, and wider launch objectives. This process helped establish a clear strategic direction that informed the wider visual identity work.

New Words Apart mission statement and brand imagery Words Apart target audience definitions with icons, campaign imagery and brand messaging

Brand identity development

Building on the findings from the discovery phase, I developed a flexible visual identity system designed to feel clear, approachable, and professional across digital applications.

This included logo development, typography, colour systems, iconography, imagery direction, and supporting brand assets, alongside examples of how the brand could translate into web and digital experiences.

The new Words Apart logo
Pages from Words Apart's new brand guidelines, including mission statement, tone of voice guidelines, Logo, colour palette, typographic styling, visual elements, icons and brand photography

Outcome

The final outcome was a cohesive brand identity and guideline system that provided Words Apart with a strong foundation for launch.

Alongside the core identity work, the project also included supporting collateral and exploratory website concepts that demonstrated how the brand could be consistently applied across future digital touchpoints.