Effaykay Designs

THE CHALLENGE

Fatima Kani, founder of Effaykay Designs, had built a brand grounded in passion and cultural pride. But despite years of running the business, something didn’t feel quite right. Her visual identity didn’t match the heart of her mission. Though admired by many, Effaykay lacked clarity in its positioning and was caught between made-to-order services and the desire to evolve.

When she reached out to Qalb Inc., it wasn’t for a rebrand. It was for clarity. What followed was a powerful discovery: her brand needed not just clarity, but a new language—visually and strategically—to carry its message.

THE INSIGHT

Through deep strategy sessions, we uncovered:

• Her dream to offer culturally rooted RTW clothing for girls
• The need to stop taking underpriced bespoke orders that limited her creativity
• The desire to foster confidence and joy in young girls, while preserving heritage

We helped Fatima define a powerful shift in positioning: from “bespoke seamstress” to a cultural curator of beautiful, confident RTW fashion for young girls aged 0–12.

THE STRATEGY

Our brand strategy process redefined the essence of Effaykay:

• Target Audience Realignment: We focused on modern Nigerian mothers who seek culturally-rooted, high-quality RTW clothing for their daughters, and aspiring dressmakers who crave meaningful learning.
• Visual Direction: From bold and serious to soft, elegant, and child-like—the new color palette and logo direction embraced confidence, playfulness, and beauty.
• Naming & Storytelling: We helped coin collection names that carried both cultural depth and personal meaning, like:
  • Karè Big: Inspired by Fatima’s daughter’s way of saying “big clothes”
  • Furen Ráni: Meaning “Flower of Summer,” for a lightweight traditional RTW line

THE DESIGN

We developed a complete identity suite:

• Custom Logo Suite
• Hand-lettered typography
• Color Palette and Patterns
• Woven Labels, Tags, Packaging, Paper Wraps & Thank You Cards
• Mini Social Media Visual System

The visual identity was inspired by symbols of elegance, softness, and culture: butterfly shapes, swirl patterns, and hand-drawn letterforms that feel warm and inviting—just like the brand itself.

THE TRANSFORMATION

The results were immediate and deeply felt. In Fatima’s words:

“The whole aura around Effaykay has just changed! I feel overpampered. Jazakallah khairan and welldone!”

Beyond visual aesthetics, the brand experienced a powerful internal shift:

• A clear shift from custom orders to premium ready-to-wear
• Increased pricing and value perception
• Newfound confidence and clarity in production
• Emotional alignment with the audience and purpose