Technical Associates Transformers Limited
Repositioning a 55+ year legacy power transmission brand for its next era of growth
Task
Rebrand a legacy transformer leader and redesign its website to strengthen trust and clarity globally.
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Strategy
Start with research and a trial campaign, then evolve identity while preserving core recognition cues.
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Design
Develop a modern visual system, refined logo iterations, and intent led IA for fast navigation.
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Production
Create brand guidelines, brochures, and launch ready assets with rigorous internal review and approvals secured.
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Platforms
Deliver responsive website and digital collateral for stakeholders, supporting sales, partnerships, and ongoing communication efforts.
⬤ 01. Context
The Legacy of TATL
Technical Associates Transformers Ltd. is a legacy organisation with over five decades of trust in India’s power transmission ecosystem. Known for reliability, precision engineering, and long-term performance, TATL operates in a sector where reputation is built slowly and lost quickly.
Despite its scale, technical depth, and market standing, TATL’s brand presence and digital footprint had not evolved at the same pace as the organisation itself. The leadership recognised the need to modernise how the company presented itself to the market, while preserving the trust and recognition it had built
⬤ 02. Strategy
Power Transmission, Rebranded with Authority.
01. Continuity over novelty.
Preserve timelessness and legacy while emphasising innovation and growth.
02. Restraint as a design decision
Avoid visual trends that could age quickly or alienate existing stakeholders.
03. Research-led confidence
Every design decision had to be defensible to leadership, not just aesthetically pleasing.
⬤ 03. Visual Setup
Logo Design
35+
Logo concepts explored in rapid design sprint
60%
Iterations rejected internally before client presentation
4+
Phases on logo iterations and discovery with the client
The redesigned TATL logo retained legacy cues while introducing sharp geometry, projecting a confident, modern, timeless identity aligned with excellence.
The rebrand unified colours, modern typography, and bold collaterals to maximise communication clarity, impact, and brand recall.
⬤ 04. Identity Creation
Brand Collaterals
⬤ 05. The Experience
The Website
The Challenge
The existing website suffered from poor readability, outdated design patterns, and unclear content hierarchy.
Research revealed that users came to the site seeking answers to three questions:
What does TATL do?
How does TATL do it?
Who has TATL done it for?
The new information architecture was built around these exploration paths.
Key Decisions
Simplify navigation without flattening technical depth
Keep primary messaging above the fold
Push detailed specifications and documentation deeper for users who seek them
The homepage required the most iteration, balancing completeness with restraint to avoid overwhelming first-time visitors.
⬤ 06. The Impact
How TATL Felt
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Strong leadership acceptance of the rebrand
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First-ever formal brand evolution in the organisation’s history
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Brand systems adopted across corporate and marketing collateral
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Website and brand assets now actively used in external communication
⬤ 06. LEARNING
Closing Note
This project demonstrates Kensaa’s ability to lead high-stakes brand transformations for legacy organisations operating in trust-driven industries. It reflects an approach grounded in research, responsibility, and long-term thinking.