Aruba Conservation Foundation

The Whispers of Mother Aruba. How we raised awareness, support, and local pride in the Aruba Conservation Foundation.

What’s the truth?

The ACF is the island of Aruba’s only task force for biodiversity, ecological resilience and cultural preservation. With over 24% of the island’s natural habitat at stake, its new brand didn’t need to increase foot traffic, it needed to rally local pride and action.

How’d we turn it up?

We reframed the ACF as Aruba’s Voice of Nature: a spokesperson for local ecosystems that showcases humanity’s spiritual connection to nature and turns it into tangible action. These are the whispers of Mother Aruba, amplified with compassionate authority.

We went all in on

$933K raised from funders
Revenue up 9.8% year-on-year
Instagram reach up 650%
Roadside billboard reading 'Our Island is talking. It's time we listen.', framed by lilac illustrations of Aruban wildlife

Terrestrial and marine habitats converge with collective human action for a bold marque designed to provoke action, not just reverence.

ACF logo symbol, where land and sea habitats meet human hands
ACF brand flag carrying the foundation's messaging

A wholehearted way of speaking to Aruban communities encourages them to rediscover their oneness with the natural world.

ACF tone of voice: a wholehearted line from the Voice of Nature
ACF branded signage in Aruba's national park

Our modular approach to illustration means that spoonbills, turtle grass and other flora and fauna can ‘grow’ to fit any given layout.

ACF line illustration of Aruban wildlife such as a spoonbill and turtle grass
Arikok Protected Area entrance sign with a snake illustration, standing among tall cacti and rocks under a blue sky
ACF colour palette drawn from Aruba's national park, from dunes and caves to mangroves

From dunes and caves to scrubland and mangroves, every inch of the National Park is represented in our complex color palette. 

ACF colour swatches inspired by Aruba's landscapes
ACF ranger uniform with the foundation's logo
Row of ACF posters along a roadside wall: a woman's portrait, lilac snake illustrations, an iguana close-up, mangrove and cactus icons, and a green parrot
ACF typography in use on a branded layout
Children's ACF conservation certificates on a wooden table with crayons and colourful paper cut-outs of a crab, snake, spoonbill and mangrove
Wooden trail signpost pointing to Cunucu Trail, Miralamar, Sero Trail, Sero Arikok and Dos Playa, each arrow in a different brand colour
ACF brand messaging in the Voice of Nature

"It was a pleasure collaborating with the skilled team at HOW+HOW for our rebranding project. They invested the time to comprehend the strategic path our organization is pursuing, and crafted a flawless brand identity that will position us for success in the future."

Tyson Lopez, CEO, Aruba Conservation Foundation
Aruba Conservation Foundation brand image by HOW+HOW
Large ACF billboard in an airport terminal reading 'Where wonder awaits.' over green wetlands, beside a photo of a ranger holding a plant

Proof of the truth

650%
Instagram reach up 650%
$933K
raised from funders year after rebrand
9.8%
revenue up 9.8% year-on-year

Credits

Strategist
Jack Wimmer
Copywriter
Josephine Wäktare Heintz
Animator
Eilidh Reid
Designers
Joana Fatela, Carl Doneza + James Mir
3D Designers
Louise Silfversparre + Lina Källström
Senior Designer
Lucy McGinley
Senior Digital Designer
Hannah Leggett
Production Manager
Joana Jardim
Client Services
Fanny Kaminksi
Design Director
Christian Beck
Creative Director
Cat How
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