Silas Amos
Design Thought

PetLab Co. was founded as a digitally native brand with one simple goal; to improve the lives of all pets.

Leveraging innovative Facebook advertising, they swiftly ascended to prominence in the pet supplements sector. However, amidst the emergence of numerous new brands vying for attention, distinguished by eye-catching designs, staying relevant poses a challenge.

How do you evolve a successful online brand to compete in an ever more crowded category?

When talking to the founders of PetLabCo., their passion for animals became evident. One described Krystal – a family dog they had as a child. The warmth and love of his recollections were incredibly powerful.

The design strategy was to convey a spirit of ‘actively loved’ – efficacious, healthy, and emotional.

The rebrand built on these feelings, starting from a wordmark where the letters snuggle up to each other in cosy combinations, through to an illustration of Krystal that gambolling playfully and popping up in unexpected places in her signature red neckerchief.

These assets form the heart of a dynamic experience, where emotion, rather than function, define the visual and verbal language.

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Results

40% increase in orders YoY

30,000 orders per week on average

Generating $100M in revenue in its second year of operations

World Brand Design Society Brand Redesign, Bronze Award

Design Strategy:
Silas Amos
Design:
Derek and Eric
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Kuba & Friends
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Client:
PetLab Co.