UNFOUND
UNFOUND – CASE STUDY
Unfound Africa was developed as a quiet, intentional umbrella under which a growing collection of remote, off-the-map properties could live. Each lodge, villa, and experience was given its own identity, tone, and visual language, while still belonging unmistakably to the Unfound Africa world.
The brand was designed to feel calm and restrained — letting space, silence, and curiosity do the talking.
Design assets were kept minimal and tactile. Advertising focused less on selling luxury and more on inviting the right kind of traveller: thoughtful, adventurous, conservation-minded.
As the portfolio expanded — from Mozambique to South Africa, from island camps to mountain passes — Unfound Africa became less about where you go, and more about how you travel.
In the end, it became a philosophy — for those who prefer the places you don’t stumble upon by accident.
2023
Brand Architecture & Creative Direction
- Development of Unfound Africa as the master / mother brand
- Brand architecture strategy for a growing multi-property portfolio
- Creative direction ensuring cohesion across diverse locations
Property Brand Development
- Creation of individual property brands under the Unfound Africa umbrella
- Visual identities tailored to each location’s landscape, story, and purpose
- Alignment of each sub-brand with the Unfound Africa ethos
Design Assets
Social media templates
Marketing materials (print & digital)
Photography styling direction
Advertising & Brand Communication
- Brand-aligned design assets for digital and print
- Visual systems adaptable across multiple properties
- Minimal, refined layouts designed to highlight place and experience
Expo & Event Assets
Expo stand visuals
Banners & signage
Display panels
Printed collateral
Digital Assets
Promotional videos
Website UX/UI
- Website Development
CREATIVE DIRECTION & BRAND DEVELOPMENT
Klea Ferreira & Nicolaas Steenkamp
COPYWRITING & CONTENT MANAGEMENT
Esther Jacobs
UX/UI DESIGN & WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT
Nicolaas Steenkamp
DESIGN ASSETS & MOTION GRAPHICS
Klea Ferreira