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Sonova — Music app brand tuned to clarity and culture

Music / Technology
Sonova partnered with 5sum to create a brand identity for its next-generation music app. The ambition was to capture both the clarity of technology and the cultural energy of music, ensuring the brand resonates with artists, listeners, and global communities.
Services
  •  Brand Strategy & Sonic Narrative
  • Visual Identity & Motion System
  • UX/UI & Digital Product Design
  • Artist Partnership & Campaign Development
  • Content & Community Storytelling
Department
Brand & Cultural Experience
Project information

Music platforms face a unique challenge: they often fall into two extremes. Some lean into purely functional tech, offering utility but lacking cultural depth. Others chase trendy lifestyle aesthetics, but sacrifice clarity and usability for hype.

 

Sonova’s opportunity was to deliver both seamlessly — the technical precision needed for effortless music discovery, and the cultural resonance to feel authentic and inspiring.

 

We built Sonova around the idea of being tuned to clarity and culture. The identity system uses clean digital geometry balanced with expressive, music-inspired motion. Campaigns leaned into visual storytelling and artist-driven narratives, positioning Sonova as more than a music tool — as a cultural connector for global communities.

Results in numbers

200%

Surge in pre-launch user sign-ups.

Growth in artist partnerships within the first year.

85%

Positive brand sentiment from early community feedback.

60%

Increase in listening session duration post-launch.

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Client quote
“5sum helped us strike the perfect balance between tech clarity and cultural energy. Sonova now feels like a brand that artists trust and listeners love.”
— Co-Founder, Sonova
Key moments

Defining clarity + culture as Sonova’s brand DNA

Launch of a digital identity system inspired by sound and rhythm

Designing app experiences for seamless discovery and listening

Campaigns built with artist voices at the centre

Establishing Sonova as a cultural connector in global music tech

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