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How to create and develop a winning brand
Jonny Allbut Digital Director
James Newland Creative Director
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• A brand is a persona - not just a logo
• Consistency is the key to a professional image
• You CAN compete with the big boys!
What is a brand?
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• Be clear and honest about your service
• Create your values (4-6 keywords)
• Define and understand your clients needs and concerns
Understand your brand & customers
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• Unique and ownable
• Avoid clichés!
• Distance yourself from your competitors
• Be inspired but don’t copy!
What makes an effective logo?
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Logo design buzzword bingo!ICONIC
IMPACTFUL DYNAMIC
MEMORABLE
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• Legibility
• Gimmicky fonts/font overload!
• Not representable in a single colour/too complex
• Size ratios/proportions/clear space
• Not considering cultural/market influences
Logo design pitfalls
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• Inconsistencies in materials/quality
• Securing online identities
• Spreading yourself too thin
Brand development pitfalls
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• Create your values
• Understand your customers and marketplace
• Develop a professional logo and supporting elements
• Be consistent
• Be agile
Brand development takeaways
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Thanks!
Jonny Allbut Digital Director
James Newland Creative Director