Brand Book · Campaign Design · Visual Identity System

Yarlo – Renting, Reinvented for a New Generation

Turning a single logo into a flexible, unified brand system for a Nigerian rental platform.

Yarlo – Renting, Reinvented for a New Generation

![Yarlo brand](https://d1yei2z3i6k35z.cloudfront.net/14826978/699509b84d191_6807f6ae113e1b92c377b625_Untitled-1-21.jpg)

## Overview

Yarlo is a Nigerian-based digital platform on a mission to transform how Africans rent assets — starting with real estate. With a focus on speed, trust, and accessibility, the platform empowers both renters and asset owners with tools that simplify the rental experience from start to finish.

With a bold mission to "make access to rental services as frictionless as possible," Yarlo needed a cohesive brand system that could communicate innovation, trust, and relatability — especially to a younger, tech-savvy audience entering the real estate market.

![Yarlo identity](https://d1yei2z3i6k35z.cloudfront.net/14826978/69950a61989b0_6808046db8f1d399f9a2e698_Untitled-1-23.jpg)

## The Challenge

Yarlo had a strong logo in place, but no clear brand system to bring its identity to life across platforms. As a new player in the rental space, the brand needed to quickly earn trust — especially from young, digital-first users — while also reassuring agents and property owners with a sense of credibility and professionalism.

The real challenge was turning a single logo into a flexible, unified brand that could communicate Yarlo's mission with clarity and consistency, from Instagram posts to onboarding screens.

![Yarlo visuals](https://d1yei2z3i6k35z.cloudfront.net/14826978/69950a855501b_680804a8ea5bed18dbaafdcb_Untitled-1-19.jpg)

![Yarlo palette](https://d1yei2z3i6k35z.cloudfront.net/14826978/69950ab404b01_6807fd308c82e14848703959_Untitled-1-15.jpg)

## My Approach

I translated Yarlo's mission into a clear, approachable brand system — starting with a comprehensive brand book covering logo usage, color palette, typography, and visual tone.

To support a seamless digital presence, I designed a suite of campaign-ready assets, including Instagram templates, promotional graphics, and branded mockups. Every element was built for consistency, ease of use, and long-term scalability — empowering Yarlo to launch with clarity and confidence.

![Yarlo brand book pages](https://d1yei2z3i6k35z.cloudfront.net/14826978/69950ad51af62_680801dda0b71feacadb8204_yarlopages2.jpg)

## Deliverables

- Brand Book (Logo usage, Color Palette, Typography, Tone of Voice, Imagery, Guidelines) - Marketing Campaign Design (Instagram, Promotional Banners, Flyers) - Typography System featuring Poppins - Branded Merchandise Mockups - Image Style Direction for Property Listings and Lifestyle Content

![Yarlo flyer](https://d1yei2z3i6k35z.cloudfront.net/14826978/69950ae97a7c7_68080f3bea5bed18dbb2833e_yarloflyer.jpg)

## Impact

With a unified brand system in place, Yarlo was positioned to:

- Launch confidently across digital channels - Increase engagement through consistent and appealing visual content - Build trust with their audience and partners - Lay a strong foundation for future campaigns and platform expansion

Yarlo's brand now communicates its mission clearly and consistently — to simplify access to rental services and create seamless experiences for everyone involved.