Friendle Mail - Brand Identity

Branding by Nicky Busch

Completed
May 2026
Category
Branding
Location
Christchurch
Role
Senior Graphic Designer | Branding, Packaging & Editorial

About this project

Friendle Mail is an awesome penpal service for Kiwi kids, created by founders Natalie and Georgia to bring back the joy of physical mail in a digital world.

Natalie and Georgia needed a brand identity that felt inclusive, creative, and centered around friendship. The vibe had to be fun and high energy enough for kids to love it, but professional enough for parents to trust it.

I built a playful logo and brand identity system from scratch, focusing on:

  • Custom Wordmark: Using fun, rainbow toned type that celebrates diversity.

  • Iconography: A little speech bubble highlight tucked into the design to represent connection and communication.

  • Brandmark/Favicon: A super friendly, smiley speech bubble mascot holding a colorful envelope, designed to be the face of the brand across their website and social media.

  • Color Strategy: A bright, rainbow hued palette to help the brand stand out in a busy kids' market.

Friendle Mail launched with a bright, welcoming look that perfectly matches their mission. The new branding works seamlessly across everything from their physical mailers to their digital platforms, ready for the next generation of Kiwi penpals.

Client feedback

“Nicky has been amazing to work with. She asks thoughtful questions and takes the time to fully understand what you’re trying to achieve. Her communication is clear, and she offers helpful advice and direction when needed. I highly recommend Nicky, we will definitely be drawing on her expertise for future projects. She’s an asset to have on your team.”

Natalie, Co-Founder of Friendle Mail

Nicky Busch

Senior Graphic Designer | Branding, Packaging & Editorial

Location
Christchurch