Sylva School

A different childhood.

Forest school principles, meets adaptive learning.

Brand strategy
Enrollment campaign
Videography 
Brand build
Icon development
Photography
Copywriting
Brand voice
Outreach materials
Website design
Internal brand identity
The Brief

Sylva School came to us during the pilot run of her new program. They lacked foundational branding that represented their mission and pedagogy and an urgent need to fill the inaugural class.

THE Challenge

With only 4-months until their enrollment deadline for fall 2026, and little brand awareness, we had to develop an outreach strategy for efficiency, by providing a clear and concise narrative for prospective parents. We knew the key to success was providing parents an informed introduction into Sylva School pedagogy before first contact.

"Brand-ish has a rare gift for bringing complex concepts to life in beautiful, meaningful ways. They helped us redesign our visual identity while working within strict brand guidelines, a balance that's harder than it sounds. Their commitment to quality, thoughtfulness, and detail made them a perfect fit and their genuine care for the work made them truly wonderful creative partners."

—LAURA ENGEL, FOUNDER, SYLVA SCHOOL

Our Approach

We helped clarify their vision and turned Sylva School into a brand families could immediately connect with. Sylva School Philosophy™, sincerity, and passion became the heart of the messaging, allowing families to feel aligned before visiting the school.

  • Voice, messaging, and visual identity rooted in the Sylva School Philosophy™

  • A website, email, and social presence designed to feel calm and intentional

  • Clear enrollment pathways for Info Sessions, Drop-in Days or Trial Weeks, and Applications

  • Outreach strategy focused on reaching families with similar values

  • A two-day photo and video shoot capturing the real experience of the school

Every touchpoint was designed to help families not just understand Sylva School, but immediately connect.

The Result

Sylva School represents a new kind of education: balanced, calm, curious, and individualized.

  • A visual identity that showcases a day-in-the-life for a student at Sylva School 

  • Messaging that clearly communicates what Sylva School is, who they are for, how they balance academics and forest school principles for a new kind of education

  • Streamlined processes for ease of enrollment outreach

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