Case study, Social Media & Brand Design

Rechten van de Natuur

From scattered posts to a full communication ecosystem, building the social voice for the Netherlands' fastest-growing nature rights movement.

“We have so much to say, but how do we actually say it?”
The challenge

A powerful mission without a unified voice

Rechten van de Natuur is doing groundbreaking work, they strive to give nature legal rights in the Netherlands. Backed by Princess Irene, supported by 250+ activists, and counting 30+ local initiatives, but their social presence didn't match their ambition yet. Posts felt disconnected from their broader communications. No visual consistency, no strategic framework, no content pillars. The message was there, the system wasn't.

Social post template
Social post template
Social post template
Social post template
The approach

Strategy first, content second.

I didn't just start making pretty posts. I built the entire social infrastructure from scratch, translating the new brand style into a living, breathing content system with clear pillars, recognizable formats, and a tone that connects law, nature, and people.

01

Social Strategy

Content audit, audience mapping, platform analysis. Defined content pillars that align with the organization’s mission, campaigns, and events.

02

Visual System

Translated the new brand design into social-native templates and formats. Every post is instantly recognizable as Rechten van de Natuur.

03

Content Creation

Copy, design, scheduling, community management. Posts that seamlessly tie into the broader communication ecosystem, newsletters, events, campaigns.

04

Collaborations

Coordinating partnerships with aligned organizations, media, and influencers to amplify the Rights of Nature message across the Netherlands.

The results

Numbers that prove the ecosystem works

Organic-first, with barely any paid budget, the creative carried the growth. Every format was tested, the winners scaled and the rest cut, the same instinct that keeps paid social efficient: a strong concept and constant iteration.

+100k Monthly Impressions across platforms
100 Copies printed book design
30% Follower Growth organic, minimal paid ads
120% Engagement Growth vs pre-strategy
Communication ecosystem

Everything connects

Social doesn't live in a silo. One story, one look, rolled out across every channel so each touchpoint reinforces the next.

Instagram LinkedIn Website Newsletter Events Print Content
Strategic content

Amplifying the message

Strategic content increases reach and credibility.

  • Partner organization posts
  • Expert interview content
  • Media cross-promotion
  • Event co-creation

“Heroes of the Movement”, a collaboration post that ties the brand to its community.

One concept, every format

Built once, rolled out everywhere

One creative concept, adapted for every placement and funnel stage, Stories and Reels (9:16), in-feed (4:5), and the grid (1:1). Editorial, typography-led, and instantly recognizable, whether it's a first impression or a retargeting touch.

Concept adapted to a 9:16 Stories and Reels format
9:16 · Stories / Reels
Concept adapted to a 4:5 in-feed format
4:5 · In-feed
Concept adapted to a 1:1 grid format
1:1 · Grid
What the team said
“Now even my daughter likes our Instagram!”
Jan van de Venis Head of Legal Affairs, Rights of Nature · UN Harmony with Nature Expert
“Steff combines strategic insight with creative execution. She translates complex themes into clear communication that is accurate in both content and tone.”
Jasmijn Andringa Head of Communications · Rights of Nature

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