Develop

Shifting perceptions of the resources sector is certainly a challenge bigger than one company, but a powerful brand with strong corporate backing can make a big difference. It’s never been about greenwashing; from the get-go, Develop showed sincerity in their desire to be a first-mover in sustainable mining innovation.

The brand discovery surfaced convergent ideas from leadership and key stakeholders to build out a compelling and nuanced view of Develop’s future. Insights inspired three creative territories – Performance, Character and Transformation, which informed the evolving brand identity and digital execution.

‘Producing Potential’ encapsulates the revolutionary processes of discovering, uncovering and refining ingredients for the clean energy economy. As a company that actually gets stuck into the work — rather than just the talk — we developed the guiding statement for how Develop would be recognised in the market:
“We get our hands dirty to produce clean metals.”

While the resource sector is home to big machines, it’s how the humans in charge behave that will transform things for the better. ‘People power change’, represents Develop’s people-first ideology – people and culture are at the centre of every decision. We developed four key values to guide Develop’s thinking and behaviour and shape the electrified future.

We needed to meet the expectations of the rapidly transitioning green economy with a different and defensible brand. Rather than taking cues from the crowded and expected norms of the resources sector, we determined Develop should behave more like a tech company, prioritising ESG and investing in the latest technologies.

We designed a distinct wordmark that embodies Develop’s bold ambition and technological progress. It’s complemented by a toolkit of icons and graphic elements that convey constant motion. The striking colour palette is heroed with an electric blue, giving this next-generation resources company an edge in an otherwise mundane industry, while confident typography makes Develop’s powerful statements even more impactful.

We designed and developed a modernised digital presence that will enable Develop to successfully transition to a new era in the resources sector. Guided by our brand work, the website shows the end state of clean metal production and the people that are part of it. We balanced bold imagery with a minimal design approach to make Develop’s electric brand essence and messaging become the star.

Beament had already taken the reins of Venturex and had the immovable deadline to announce the new brand and ASX ticker at the 2021 Diggers & Dealers conference in WA. To announce Develop’s fearless pursuit of a sustainable energy future, we produced a video for what the AFR would later call “a rock star launch of his new venture”. Key to this was the influential message: “Developing this generation’s people and technology to reimagine the sector.”