Case Study: Broad Lane Barbers — Brand Transformation Project

A Bigness Group Delivery

1. Overview

Broad Lane Barbers is a local barber shop in Tottenham (N15, London) operating in a highly competitive and visually challenging area. The business needed a strong brand identity, clear positioning, and a professional storefront presentation to attract consistent foot traffic and stand out from surrounding shops.

Bigness was appointed to create a complete brand uplift — fast, efficient, and high-impact — with minimal disruption to the business.

2. Challenges

  • Outdated shopfront with damaged wood panelling and no visible branding
  • Inconsistent visual identity
  • Low street visibility due to the lack of signage
  • Unprofessional window stickers that weakened trust
  • Crowded, high-competition location
  • No unified brand message or service positioning

The objective was to transform the shop into a recognisable, trustworthy, and modern grooming brand without requiring a full refurbishment.

3. Strategy

Bigness used a rapid brand-building framework focused on:

A. Brand Identity Creation

  • New name: Broad Lane Barbers
  • Tagline: FADES • BEARD • HOT TOWEL
  • Clean, modern typography (Montserrat)
  • Black & white colour palette for maximum contrast and premium feel
  • Logo system designed for print, storefront, and social media

B. Positioning

Define a clear brand promise:

Premium grooming at fair local prices, with expertise in modern fades and beard work.

C. Storefront Transformation

Without construction work — only visual strategy:

  • Replace old top panel with a matte black signboard
  • Add clear white lettering for strong visibility
  • Remove low-quality stickers
  • Add premium price poster
  • Clean, modern layout for shop windows

D. Service Clarity

Create a simplified, premium price menu that elevates perceived value while keeping affordability.

4. Deliverables

Bigness delivered the full branding package:

Brand Assets

  • Logo system (primary, secondary, icon version)
  • Colour palette
  • Typography guide
  • Tagline and messaging tone

Shopfront Concept

  • Black matte signage
  • White lettering (Montserrat Bold)
  • Night-ready LED visual concept

Marketing Materials

  • High-impact black & white Price Menu Poster
  • Social media profile kit
  • Suggested Google Business optimisation
  • Launch flyer concept
  • Business card layout

Branding Pack Document

A complete, ready-to-implement brand foundation for Broad Lane Barbers.

5. Results

Within hours of delivery, the client received:

✔ A full rebrand that looks professional, clean, and premium
✔ A strong local identity tied to “Broad Lane”
✔ A modern and consistent visual presence
✔ A storefront concept that dramatically improves street visibility
✔ A service menu structured to increase average order value
✔ Marketing assets that can be implemented immediately

The transformation positions Broad Lane Barbers as a high-quality grooming destination in a competitive area, allowing the business to attract better clients and build long-term loyalty.

6. Why This Project Stands Out

This case study demonstrates the power of the Bigness methodology:

  • Speed + Precision
  • Minimum cost, maximum impact
  • Clear positioning and messaging
  • Branding that elevates small businesses instantly
  • Strategic thinking that turns limitations into strengths

What began as a small, unbranded shop now looks like a £30,000 professional brand, achieved entirely through design, structure, and execution — not construction.

7. Client Information

Business: Broad Lane Barbers
Location: 75 Broad Lane, London N15 4DJ

8. Delivered by Bigness Group

Bigness specialises in transforming underdeveloped small businesses into strong, profitable brands through rapid design, structure, and strategic positioning.