The document discusses various aspects of brand identity including brandmarks, logos, and color. It provides definitions for different types of brandmarks such as wordmarks, logos with symbols, and pictorial marks. It also discusses best practices for logo shape, with the horizontal rectangle being ideal. Finally, it examines the power of color in branding and conveys different meanings and associations with colors like red, blue, green and others.
10. Brandmarks can be either:
≒ Wordmark (word in unique stylized font)
≒ Symbol
≒ Or a wordmark with a symbol or logo
11. Brandmarks can be either:
≒ Wordmark
≒ (word in unique stylized font)
≒ Symbol
≒ Or a wordmark with a symbol or logo
12. Types of Brandmarks
1. Wordmark - Legible word or acronym
with distinctive font characteristics.
2. Letterforms - Letter infused with
personality, meaning, symbolism.
3. Emblems - Pictorial element
inextricably connected to the name of
the organization. Legibility challenge
when minimized.
4. Pictorial Marks - Literal and
recognizable image. May allude to
name of company or its mission, or
may symbolize a brand attribute.
5. Abstract/Symbolic Marks - Abstract
visual form to convey a big idea or
brand attribute.
21. Law of Shape
≒ Ideal logo shape is a horizontal rectangle
≒ Human vision is primarily horizontal
≒ Shape/dimensions of a standard car windshield
≒ Most eye-catching and memorable, especially in signage
≒ Legibility is critical
≒ The word is more important than the font; so make sure its readable
≒ The power of a brand name lies in the meaning of the word in the mind.
30. A Look at Color
What color has each of these brands
When using color, be:
adopted as part of its brand identity?
≒ Differentiated
≒ Purposeful
≒ UPS ≒ Consistent
≒ IBM
≒ Starbucks Some Useful Resources:
≒ Target http://kuler.adobe.com/
≒ McDonalds
http://www.color-wheel-pro.com/color-meaning.html
≒ American Express
≒ Netflix http://desktoppub.about.com/cs/color/a/symbolism.htm
http://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew
http://www.mariaclaudiacortes.com/colors/Colors.html
31. Law of Color
≒ Color conveys mood, personality; evokes emotional response
≒ Own a color
≒ Select a color that fits your category
≒ Stick with a basic color (red, blue, green, yellow, orange)
≒ The pioneer gets first dibs
≒ If youre not first, use opposite of competitors color
≒ What do various colors convey: red, blue, white, black, purple, green
≒ What are some brands that have utilized these associations?