Oh The Places Your Logo Will Go: Unexpected Mediums that Must be Considered in Visual Branding

November 03, 2016

When working through the visual branding process, especially in logo design, there are a few obvious places the logo will need to be displayed, such as office signage, business cards and websites/social media platforms. But it’s not enough to simply perform in the usual logo locations – in today’s increasingly diverse mediums in which logos will be deployed, logos must perform as they are needed, no matter the new and unexpected places they might be found.

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Iconic Logo Timeline Shows There’s No One Way to Evolve

September 27, 2016

Logo evolution is a natural part of the branding process. In fact, the evolution of the overall brand is common, and often necessary, in order to keep up with the latest advancements in the marketplace and ever-changing consumer mindset. But how a logo “should” evolve is still up for debate.

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When Less is More in Logo Design and Visual Branding

September 14, 2016

As brands and logos have evolved over the last several years, it’s become evident that simplicity and minimalistic design is a key new direction for modern brand marketing. Even the most iconic brands and logos are following the mindset of “less is more” when it comes to their designs. From less detailed images to geometrically-inspired outlines, brands are embracing a clutter less existence.

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The Science of Logo Design: How Much Can a Logo Impact A Brand?

April 21, 2016

While certain luxury or niche brands may embrace the concept of exclusivity, where does that leave companies and organizations that pride themselves on being open, helpful and friendly? The idea of forgoing a logo isn’t realistic, particularly when standing out in a crowded marketplace is a basic requirement for success. Is it possible to convey both competence and warmth in a logo? Unity and inclusion? Strength and kindness?

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7 Tips for Making Your Logo the Crown Jewel of Your Brand

February 11, 2016

As the saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. For brands, that first impression often comes when the audience initially sees its logo. Without a strong visual brand representation, any following movement toward branding success can be doomed to be an uphill climb. So to help nail down a successful first impression, here are 7 tips to ensuring that your logo lives up to its place as the crown jewel of your brand’s image.

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Why Your Brand Needs a Versatile Logo

November 17, 2015

When working on a brand strategy to develop a new brand or refresh an old one is to create the crucial visual branding element – the logo. A brand’s logo is often its calling card, the first impression-maker with an audience and the centerpiece of its visual identity. Because of this, visual branding strategies have shifted to a place where logos must be adaptable to media and the placements to which it will live.

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Logos: Making Your Brand Pop

February 04, 2014

Logos: Making Your Brand Pop Guest Blogger: Ashley Wiederhold Branding is a multi-faceted process that requires several components working in tandem to be successful. One of these elements is a logo. Ultimately, a company’s logo is its brand’s visual representation. Your business can have several different forms of collateral that are visual in nature, but […]

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Destination Branding: A Spotlight on Cities Around The World (Part Two)

August 08, 2013

  On Tuesday, we started a series on destination branding by looking at Charlotte, Munich and New York. Let’s recap – Last year, more than one billion tourists travelled the world and five to six billion more were expected to have travelled within their own countries. With stats like that, a successful tourism brand could […]

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