Konfy

Brand strategy & Brand identity

Step Up: Crafting the Konfy Retail Brand

Our client was launching a national shoe discounter in Moldova's shrinking and crowded market. With declining purchasing power and trust in quality, differentiation was essential.

Konfy brand identity — shoe retail branding

Brand Research

Our research findings uncovered that while competitors fixated only on price, consumers highly valued comfort and quality over bargains. There was opportunity as the quality-comfort affordability leader.

Konfy shelf strip illustration — shoes on dark shelves (left panel)
Konfy shelf strip illustration — shoes on dark shelves (right panel)
Konfy shelf strip illustration — repeated panel
Konfy shelf strip illustration — repeated panel

Brand Strategy

Konfy, meaning comfort, was strategically positioned to offer the best comfort and quality at unbeatable prices. This idea was beautifully conveyed in the sounding tagline "Making Style Affordable". Thus, the brand promised the ideal balance of fit, feel and value.

Brand Identity

Our challenge was to differentiate Konfy in a market flooded with low-cost, low-quality options. The brand name "Konfy", combined with the tagline "Making Style Affordable" became the cornerstones of our strategy, merging style, comfort, and affordability into a singular brand promise. This concise message communicated Konfy's dedication to making quality and fashion accessible, challenging the notion that affordability comes at the cost of comfort. It positioned Konfy uniquely in the market, resonating deeply with consumers and driving its success by emphasizing value beyond price.

The abstract footprint logo in this brand identity system symbolised seamless comfort in every step. Vibrant orange expressed energetic affordability, while clean grey and white conveyed simplicity and clarity.

Konfy abstract footprint logo mark
Konfy brand identity card with the "Making Style Affordable" tagline
Konfy poster design — brand campaign
Konfy poster design — retail campaign
Konfy social media branding — post design
Konfy social media branding — post design
Konfy social media branding — post design
Konfy social media branding — post design
Konfy social media branding — post design
Konfy social media branding — post design
Konfy logo and brand identity application

result

Since launch, Konfy has expanded to 17+ locations by addressing the consumer insight that quality trumps price. Their research-driven brand platform resounded in the market to drive growth. This project demonstrates our insights-driven approach to developing differentiated, resonant brands. For Konfy, putting audience truths at the core was key to thriving in a declining market. Their continued success validates strategic branding power.

Project details

Client:
Konfy
Project Year:
2019
Country:
Republic of Moldova

Client Industry:

Shoes discounter retail chain

Deliverables

  • Brand Research
  • Consumer Segmentation
  • Brand Naming
  • Brand Strategy
  • Visual Identity
  • Packaging Design
  • Signage Design

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