ART DIRECTION / MARKETING STRATEGYBranding/Marketing Positioning & Messaging
VitaUrth Supplements
Role: Brand Strategy, Product Positioning, GTM Messaging
Industry: Health & Wellness / Consumer Packaged Goods
VitaUrth is a plant-based supplement brand entering a highly saturated wellness market dominated by commoditized products and undifferentiated health claims.
The objective was not just to build a brand, but to establish clear product positioning, define the ideal customer, and create a messaging system that could drive conversion across the customer journey.
Challenge
The supplement market is crowded with “natural” and “healthy” claims, making differentiation difficult
Customers face decision fatigue due to lack of clear value distinction between brands
No defined ICP or messaging hierarchy to guide acquisition and conversion
GTM Strategy & Approach
1. ICP Definition & Customer Insight
Shifted from a broad “health-conscious audience” to a more defined ICP:
Individuals actively pursuing fitness, recovery, and performance optimization
Motivated by ingredient transparency and functional benefits, not just branding
Likely to discover products through digital-first channels and mobile experiences
This allowed for more focused messaging and channel selection.
2. Product Positioning
Instead of competing broadly on “natural supplements,” the brand was positioned around:
Clean, plant-based supplementation designed for performance-driven individuals who prioritize what goes into their body.
Key differentiation:
100% plant-based formulation
Transparency in ingredients
Clear connection between product and functional outcomes
3. Messaging Framework
Developed a messaging system aligned to different stages of the customer journey:
Top of Funnel (Awareness)
Focus: Ingredient transparency and plant-based differentiation
Goal: Capture attention in a crowded category
Mid Funnel (Consideration)
Focus: Functional benefits and product effectiveness
Goal: Build trust and reduce skepticism
Bottom Funnel (Conversion)
Focus: Clear value proposition and product-specific benefits
Goal: Drive purchase decisions
4. Visual System as a Conversion Tool
The brand system was designed to support product clarity and decision-making:
Color-coded product lines to reduce friction in product selection
Clean, minimal packaging to reinforce transparency and trust
Visual hierarchy optimized for mobile browsing behavior
5. Channel & Platform Strategy
Prioritized platforms where the ICP already consumes health and fitness content:
Mobile-first website experience to support direct-to-consumer conversion
Social platforms aligned with fitness and wellness discovery behaviors
Results & Impact:
Established a clear and differentiated position in a saturated market
Created a cohesive messaging system across the funnel, improving clarity for customers
Reduced friction in product selection through visual and structural design decisions
Built a foundation for scalable acquisition and conversion through digital channels