Why Barkly Basics Exists

I started Barkly Basics because everyday choices often felt more complicated than they needed to be.

Different brands. Different colours. Different claims. Different sizes.

For some people, more choice feels empowering.

For me, it often felt overwhelming.

My brain doesn't process information in quite the same way as other people's.

For years, I thought I was simply dyslexic and that my brain interpreted information differently.

As I got older, I began to understand that there was more to it. I was dealing with neurodivergence.

Too much information, too many options and too many decisions could quickly become exhausting and overwhelming.

I started wondering…

Why does everyday life need to be this complicated?

So I created Barkly Basics.

Take ordinary products we use every day and remove the unnecessary choices and colours.

Make them functional.

Make them stylish.

Make them easy to understand.

And make choosing them simple.

Literally: Black or white!

Just beautifully designed basics that do what they're supposed to do.

These products have certainly made my life simpler and I hope that they make your life a bit simpler too!

Dr Natasha Malkov, PhD