23/07/2018
“Brand” - How an organisation, individual or company is perceived by the world
“Branding” - The marketing practice of actively outlining, building and profiling a distinctive brand
“Brand Identity” - The collection of all brand elements that an organisation, company or an individual creates in-order to portray a unique, memorable and preferable image to consumers
Who you are as a brand is made up of a few key elements:
Mission - What’s your purpose and goal of operations.
Values - Beliefs that drive your organisation.
Brand Personality - If your brand was a person, what kind of personality would it possess.
Unique Positioning - How your company differentiates itself from competition.
Brand Voice - How your brand communicates with its target market.
Brand Development
The building blocks to determine before creating your design assets include;
Typography (Font) - The typography that you choose will say a lot about your brand. There are four major types of typography; SERIF, SANS SERIF, SCRIPT and DISPLAY.
Colour Palette - People have psychological ties to different colours. Using colours strategically in your colour brand palette can have a serious impact on how your brand is perceived. Different colours evoke different feelings and emotions like passion, high-energy, happiness and royalty.
Form/Shape - Different forms create different reactions that can shape your brand identity (pun intended). Round shapes are all about warmth and fuzziness. Straight edged shapes are about strength and efficiency. Vertical lines suggest masculinity and strength, while horizontal lines suggest tranquility and mellow vibes.