We think David Parks first used the phrase “Evolutionary or Revolutionary” to describe the two design paths when refreshing an existing corporate identity. We evaluate an existing logo to determine if the logo equity or recognition has value or if a new mark is more appropriate. Successful evolutionary logos carefully alter existing marks in a way that is not immediately …
CLIMBING THE TREE
We use a tree metaphor for designing corporate identity. The trunk is the logo and other non-changeable elements. In our design world, this takes shape as a Brand Guideline. Limbs are the overarching principals of the organization such as innovation or efficiency. In some instances, they can also represent different company divisions. Leaves are the individual products or ad campaigns. …
Same But Different
Another WDS axiom – and one of our favorites. We especially use this phrase in the exhibit or retail solutions where we are designing a base system with common parts or elements and simply changing the dressing for a particular product line. This sketch shows a series of logos for Spear that share a common graphic language but use different …
LEFT BRAIN-RIGHT BRAIN
It takes two – two sides of the brain, that is – to learn and retain. The right hemisphere of the brain responds to emotions. So we use emotional techniques to help us get our targeted consumers’ attention. Once we have it, they are in a position to absorb a message and retain it. For that, we target the left …
TOUCHPOINTS
TouchPoints are defined as “any encounter where customers and business engage to exchange information, provide service, or handle transactions.” and they are another favorite term at our studio. We talk about creating an experience arc by identifying every touchpoint and examining them as a series of events – each building on and shaping the next. A perfect example of the …
YOU CAN’T TURN IT TO 11
Nigel Spivey from Spinal Tap could turn it to 11, but we have to remind ourselves to exercise restraint when designing integrated branding solutions. If everything talks, then nothing does. The volume of the environment without our branding largely determines how loud our design has to talk. Another use of this phrase has to do with pushing on too many …