Mobuline

Luxury made-to-measure canopies that turn an outdoor space into a place where people come together.

Client

Mobuline

Industry

Custom-made canopies

Region

Netherlands, Belgium, Germany

Scope

Branding, Identity, Web

Duration

2025–present

FTE

25 FTE

Beige shade canopy above a driveway with a parked sports car and a passer-by.

The situation

Manta Roofs had been producing custom-made canopies for years. Each one was digitally measured and made in the company's own workshop. The technical quality was already there, but the brand did little to show it.

The ambition reached further. The company wanted to set the standard in the premium segment and turn a canopy into something desirable, much like Dyson once did with the vacuum cleaner.

That next chapter began under the new name Mobuline. We were asked to create a brand that reflected the same level of quality as the product.

From the sessions

From the sessions

The canopy market mostly talks about the product.

Talking tech instead of experience

Known as a supplier, not yet as a design brand

The craftsmanship stayed out of sight

Too much choice, too little trust

Two Mobuline shade canopies above parked cars on a green driveway.
Mobuline logo in light grey on a burgundy background.
Mobuline logo in burgundy on an off-white background.
Geometric line image of the Mobuline logo on a burgundy background.

The focus shifted from the canopy itself to the space it creates beneath it.

That space becomes a garden you use more often, a terrace that remains comfortable on hot or wet days or a hospitality setting where people stay longer. Mobuline turns outdoor space into an integral part of everyday life.

That shift also changed the brand story. It was no longer about the canopy, but about what draws people outside.

Beige Mobuline shade canopy above a parked car in a green garden.
Detail of a beige Mobuline shade canopy next to the wheel of a dark car.

Mobuline positions itself as a textile architect. The term reflects how the company works, combining engineering precision, a designer's eye and deep craftsmanship.

Every canopy is measured using 3D technology and made in the company's own workshop. The fabric responds to the space, the architecture and the client's wishes, giving every installation its own shape and character.

The promise goes beyond protection from sun and rain. Mobuline turns the outdoors into a place that feels like a natural extension of life inside.

Guided by that idea, the website, sales conversations and communication materials all begin with the space that can be created. The technology supports the story. The place comes first.

Typography overview of the Mobuline brand identity with Untitled Sans Regular and Medium.
Person holding a Mobuline folder with fabric samples and product specifications.
Terracotta-colored Mobuline sign on a brick facade.

'Connected by warmth, craftsmanship and innovation.'

Mobuline believes that a well-designed outdoor space draws people outside to eat together, talk, relax or simply stay a little longer. In this way, the outdoors becomes an extension of life indoors and part of everyday life, all year round.

Detail of a beige shade canopy on a brick house with the words 'Meer' and 'Buiten'.
Color palette of the Mobuline brand identity with burgundy, terracotta, taupe and neutral tones.

The design

The visual identity grows directly from the product. Polylines inspired by the cutting lines and tension of the fabrics form the central graphic element.

The lines respond to their surroundings, sometimes loose and open, sometimes taut and technical. Like the canopies themselves, they adapt to the space while retaining a recognisable character.

The colour palette is built around warm earth tones: terracotta, burgundy, taupe, clay and stone. Off-white and black add calm and contrast. Together, they give the brand a warm, premium feel that suits both architecture and outdoor living.

Person carrying a terracotta-colored Mobuline bag with the text 'Ruimte voor verbinding'.
Mock-up of Mobuline packaging and sample books in burgundy and taupe tones.
Detail of the light grey Mobuline fabric type Artic with pleated fabric.
Person viewing the Mobuline website and shade canopy configurator on a laptop.

The configurator turns interest into a concrete next step. Visitors can configure their own canopy, enter the dimensions, choose materials and see an immediate price indication. A realistic render shows what the finished result could look like.

Mobuline campaign poster with a shade canopy on a brick exterior wall.
Mobuline website index in terracotta over a detail photo of canopy hardware.
Detail of a Mobuline shade canopy with metal fixing and digital brand badge.
Mobuline price quote for a shade canopy in a taupe-colored presentation folder.
Typographic brand expression with the text 'Ervaar de luxe van textiel' on a taupe background.
Three mobile screen designs of the Mobuline website on a burgundy background.
Digital email signature of Mobuline with logo, contact details and social media links.
Terracotta-colored Mobuline sign on a monumental brick facade.

The website first shows what a Mobuline canopy can do for an outdoor space, before revealing how the product is made.

The content is structured around four layers: the brand, the client, the market and the wider world Mobuline wants to be part of. Lifestyle imagery, stories and content tailored to different client groups give visitors a clear sense of what is possible.

Homepage of Mobuline with a shade canopy above a car and the title 'Meer buiten'.
Mobuline specification card with product photo and technical details on weight and fabric thickness.
Product visualization of a black metal post for a Mobuline shade canopy.
Mobuline configurator where users choose a shade canopy and the desired size.

A strong product does not automatically create a strong brand

Mobuline already had the technology, craftsmanship and production quality in house. Yet the market still saw the company primarily as a canopy supplier. The category defined how the brand was perceived.

By positioning itself as a textile architect, Mobuline changed the conversation. The focus is now on what the company adds to a space and to the life that unfolds there.

The broader lesson is clear: moving beyond a functional category requires claiming a new position. The story has to be designed with the same care as the product.

Transformation after rebrand

Transformation after rebrand

A position that fits

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Mobuline is no longer positioned as a canopy supplier, but as a textile architect. That position better reflects the quality of the product, the level of customisation and the company's ambition.

Craftsmanship you can see

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3D scanning technology, in-house production and attention to detail now have a clear place in the brand. This makes it immediately clear why a Mobuline canopy is different from a standard solution.

A stronger sales story

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The conversation now begins with the outdoor space Mobuline can create, with the technology following as proof. This means the company is no longer simply selling a canopy, but a place where people want to spend more time.

From inspiration to enquiry

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The website brings inspiration, explanation and configuration together. Visitors quickly understand what is possible, configure their own canopy and enter the first conversation better prepared.

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