Branding
There’s a lot going into the creation of a visual identity. I always start of with a consultation, assesing your brands unique needs. When working with a new brand I always start by doing an inventory:
Purpose and Mission:
What is the purpose/mission of the brand?
What values and beliefs does the brand stand for?
Target Audience:
Who is the target audience or ideal customer?
What are their demographics, interests, and behaviors?
How does the brand resonate with the target audience?
Unique Selling Proposition (USP):
What sets the brand apart from competitors?
What unique value does the brand offer to customers?
Brand Personality:
How would you describe the brand's personality?
Brand Story:
How did the brand come into existence, and what is its journey?
Brand Voice and Messaging:
What tone, language, and messaging style does your brand use? Is there a need for improvement/updates?
Brand Experience:
What kind of experience do you want to create for your customers?
The goal with a first consultation is to assess the branding-needs of your company. The next step is to put together a package involving a combination of the following elements:
Included in every branding package:
Brand Discovery and Strategy:
Brand analysis and assessment
Target audience identification
Competitor analysis
Unique Selling Proposition (USP) development
Ad-ons to create your branding-package:
Brand Naming:
Creation of a distinctive and memorable brand name
Logo Design:
Development of a versatile and memorable logo
Variations for different applications (e.g., color, black and white)
Color Palette:
Selection of a color scheme that aligns with the brand personality
Guidance on color usage for consistency
Typography:
Choice of fonts that complement the brand identity
Guidelines for font usage in different contexts
Visual Elements:
Creation of visual elements (icons, patterns, illustrations) that enhance the brand identity
Brand Guidelines:
Compilation of brand guidelines outlining proper logo usage, color codes, and typography
Guidelines for maintaining brand consistency across various platforms
Stationery Design:
Business card design
Letterhead and envelope design
Branded Collateral:
Design of marketing materials (brochures, flyers, banners)
Social media graphics and templates
Brand Photography Style Guide:
Guidance on photography style and composition consistent with the brand
Brand Voice Guidelines:
Definition of the brand's tone, language, and communication style
Packaging Design (if applicable):
Design of product packaging consistent with the brand identity
Launch Strategy:
Recommendations for the rollout of the new brand identity
Suggestions for promotional activities and campaigns
Support and Consultation:
Post-launch support and consultation to address any questions or adjustments