Tantrum Agency rebrand for Beam shown across colorful poster designs featuring the new visual identity
Beam

Beam

Client

Beam

Location

San Francisco, CA

Year Complete

2023

Website

Industry

Public Health
A New Name That Opened New Doors
As Edquity evolved, its name no longer reflected the breadth of its mission. What began as a platform focused on higher education had grown into a technology company helping people access emergency financial support through employers, colleges, and public agencies. The business had outgrown its identity.

We partnered with the team to guide that next chapter from the ground up. Together, we developed a new name, a refreshed brand strategy, a visual identity, and a digital experience that better captured the company's purpose and ambition. Beam became the foundation for everything that followed.
Soft Systems. Sharp Timing.
We worked closely with the Beam team to shape a narrative that made the company's mission clear across every audience. The messaging shifted the conversation away from features and toward impact, helping partners quickly understand the value Beam brings to the people they serve.
Building a Brand That Feels Human
The identity was designed to feel approachable, confident, and optimistic. Bright colors, expressive typography, and a welcoming visual language created a brand that reflects the people behind the platform as much as the technology itself.
A Story People Could Understand
A refined color palette, approachable typography, and an optimistic visual language work together to create a brand that feels accessible and credible. Every element supports the same idea. Financial support should feel straightforward, not intimidating.