A BEFORE AND AFTER STORY:
Reduxion Clinics (formerly known as Surrey Obesity Service) are providers of weight loss solutions. The company offers the full range of bariatric services including gastric balloon, gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy and the gastric bypass along with revision surgery and a gastric band management service. Design Inc were approached to provide a complete rebranding package as the client felt that their current image was too bland, too amateurish, too clinical and that a more positive and professional ‘lifestyle’ focused approach was now required.
It was now time for the brand to experience a transformation.
Approach
Early discussions quickly established that the company was relying on traditional referral methods. That had believed all they needed was a website that provided basic information. However, after realising that the market was becoming saturated with weight-loss solutions (not just surgical but also medicinal, exercise regimes, diets, etc), they took the decision to reposition themselves in the crowded market and portray a fresher, younger, vibrant brand. One that was embracing rather than embarassing.
It was agreed that their original name was a big part of the problem and that a renaming exercise would help add much value to the results of the rebranding process. The chosen name would provide a key part of the inspiration for the identity development and other brand assets – colours and fonts, positioning messages, tone of voice, as well as imagery.
A naming exercise was carried out and, from a long list, through to the shortlist, one name stood out: ‘Reduxion’. This led to the new brand logo being designed, utilising an icon of a healthy, energetic person as the ‘X’ within the new company name.
The website was totally redesigned, bringing in a much fresher look and a more approachable experience. It was crucial that the website focused more on the tangible benefits of bariatric solutions rather than too much of a medical and clinical feel. As such, each page was created to engage with the visitor, to make them feel comfortable whilst, at the same time, being educated.
The main marketing activity going forwards was to be SEO, drawing relevant enquiries to a new responsive and content-managed website. An expanded programme of social media marketing is currently underway in order to establish positive engagement with their patients (past, present and future).
Results
The brand makeover process and relaunch has now been completed and the results of the search and social media marketing beginning to be felt. The number of site users and relevant enquiries have increased considerably and the initial reactions of stakeholders to the look and feel of the brand has been extremely positive. The performance of the website on tablets and mobiles in terms of the impact of the design and the user experience has also been very well received and brought the business right up to speed – and beyond many competitors.
Mr Samer Humadi, owner and lead consultant surgeon had this to say “I approached Design Inc earlier this year to help me with marketing and brand makeover for our weight loss clinics. I felt our image was poor and knew the website provided little confidence to attract new clients. We knew we needed a significant refresh. Design Inc understood our concerns from Day 1 and clearly outlined a process that would deliver the results we required. As a surgeon, I am often very busy so it was a pleasure to have support from an agency that understood our needs so well and didn’t need my input every day. I am delighted to say, the results speak for themselves – client love our new look and we are already seeing bookings well into next year.”
Conclusion
Reduxion Clinics help their patients make exceptional transformations that give them back their freedom, their confidence and in many cases, their life. Design Inc are pleased to have been able to similarly transform our client with a major brand overhaul.
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