Designing Brand Identity: An Essential Guide for the Whole Branding Team, 5th Edition

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According to a study by Signs, some of the most memorable logos include IKEA, Target, Apple, 7Eleven, and Burger King. They measured how accurately 150 Americans could draw the brand logos from memory. Over half, or 59% of consumers to be specific, prefer buying new products from brands they’re familiar with. Here are six components of a well-developed brand identity, and why it's so important for you to develop them. The "Face" of Your Business Emma, 2. Bishop of London, 3. Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2013, 4. Cancer Research UK, 5. Google SketchUp, 6. oDesk Resources for Brand Identity Design

In other words, nailing your design = nailing your brand identity = building a successful business that’s an accurate representation of who you are as a brand. Come up with a winning slogan . In seven words or less, sum up what your brand does better than anyone else. Additionally, you need to know why you’re going through this process at all. If you’re starting from scratch, it’s obvious why you need to do this. If you’re rebranding, make sure everyone on your team understands the challenges you’re facing with your current identity and what you’re hoping to achieve with a new one. (FYI, here are 10 reasons to consider a new brand identity .)Yes, consistency is crucial — but remaining flexible in a society that is always looking for the next best thing is just as important. Before you know what tangible elements you want to make up your brand identity, you need to know who you are as a brand. A colorful, playful & fun brand identity design by pecas

In the above examples, brand is so much bigger than the logo or visuals for the business. We'll talk more about this in the sections below. Why is brand identity so important? So, how exactly do you nail your design and build a brand identity that will take your business to the next level? Developing your brand design Good branding is ultimately about good communication. To make sure your visual output aligns with your brand values, reflects your personality, and communicates your total brand story, you need to have an intimate understanding of your brand. Learning from online blogs, articles, and videos is a great way to build your branding design expertise. There are several options to choose from:

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One good way to maintain consistency in branding is by creating a brand style guide to share with your team. You can also create templates informing your team about your ideal audience, your voice, what you stand for and your value proposition.

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IKEA is an iconic Swedish furniture brand headquartered in the Netherlands. It’s the biggest furniture company in the world. IKEA sells affordable, ready-to-assemble furniture and household goods. Next up is color. People—your potential customers included—have psychological ties to different colors, and using branding colors and logo colors strategically can have a serious impact on how your brand is perceived by your audience. Connection: The more effectively you communicate who you are, the easier it will be for people to engage with you and, ultimately, join your community of lifelong fans. Orange: Orange is another high-energy color and is great if you want to appear friendly and playful. It’s used less commonly than red, so will also make you stand out. If your brand's visual language doesn't align with your product offering, you won't have a consistent brand image. A great brand identity leads to brand equity

Through continued good experiences that reaffirm the positive brand image they have, brand equity is built. Brand equity is the accumulation of brand awareness, positive consumer experiences, and affiliation with the brand. Messaging: Know your tagline , value proposition , and messaging pillars to ensure your visual identity communicates the right story. These elements are what define your brand, and before you start building your brand identity, it’s important you have a clear understanding of each.The company was founded in the 1940s, and it’s still going strong eighty years later. Why? Because the products work well and are affordable. Iconography is part art, part science, so you want to make sure things are as clear as possible. For more tips, see Design Systems’ complete guide to iconography . Staying true to their women’s empowerment ethos, each item of clothing customers buy supports a full week of school for girls in need: books, supplies, uniforms, and hygienic items. A brand identity is an intricate design system. Each element influences the other, but it starts with your logo. A strong logo captures the essence of your brand, helping you make your mark (literally) in the world.