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BOZ | Branding, Strategy, Design, Website

BOZ | Branding, Strategy, Design, Website

Branding by Sarah-Jane Stringer

Completed
January 2026
Category
Branding
Location
Christchurch
Role
Creative Director

About this project

Boz is a digital platform that lets people lend and borrow everyday items locally, tools, gear, and more.

We buy too much and borrow too little. From power tools to camping gear, most of us own expensive items that only get used once or twice before being tucked away to collect dust. That’s where Boz comes in. Boz is a digital platform that makes it easy to lend and borrow everyday items within your local community, from tools to gear and everything in between.


The Logo

The Boz logo is a visual representation of the platform’s purpose. The B represents the borrower, the Z represents the lender, and the O in the centre symbolises the app itself, the bridge that connects them. The shape created where the B and Z are joined by the O represents that key moment of connection, where borrowing and lending meet through the BOZ platform.

The logo’s soft, rounded form is intentionally playful and approachable, reflecting Boz’s friendly and inclusive personality. This approachable tone will carry through in the brand’s voice. Boz is here for everyone, accessible, and grounded in community. The logo stands apart from competitors in the market, confidently carving out a fresh, welcoming identity.


Logos: Animation 

This logo was designed with animation in mind. It begins with the full BOZ wordmark, which then seamlessly transitions into the brand mark and then the icon. This animation helps users visually understand the origin of the logo mark, reinforcing the connection between the name and the symbol from the very first interaction.


Logos: Brand Mark & Icon

The brand mark and app icon is what happens when the B and Z come together. From there, we can also see how it forms the secondary icon within the negative space within the brand mark.


Colours

The BOZ colour palette has been carefully chosen to strike a balance between warmth and innovation. The vibrant orange and yellow tones bring an inviting, energetic and playful feel to the brand. These hues communicate friendliness, optimism and accessibility, making BOZ feel like a brand that’s here for everyone. In contrast, the bold electric blue introduces a modern, tech-forward edge. It adds a sense of reliability, intelligence and confidence, which are essential qualities for a platform built around trust and connection.

Client feedback

“Working with Sarah-Jane was such a special experience. From our first conversation, she made me feel completely comfortable and supported which meant so much as someone who isn’t naturally confident in the design space. She genuinely cared about my vision and was the perfect hype girl to help bring it to life. Her ability to listen, collaborate, and translate my ideas into something even better than I imagined was incredible.
The process was clear, calm, and straightforward and her patience and encouragement made all the difference. She went above and beyond what was included in the "whole package", and it truly shows in the final result.
I couldn’t have asked for a better person to bring my brand to life.”

Georgie Kirkland

Sarah-Jane Stringer

Sarah-Jane Stringer

Creative Director

Location
Christchurch