Style guidelines needn’t be a straitjacket. Instead they can be a living document, providing a framework that allows your team to be constructively creative. By having at least basic principles in place, you can ensure that there is a consistency to your branding, and the image and ethos you want to convey to the world accurately represents your vision.
Is your company looking to attract graduates? If so, now is the time of year to think about how you are going to go about it. Remember, a graduate is looking to start their career – not get a job! And you are most likely looking for someone who can grow with your company. You both need to make the right choice. It’s a long-term commitment for both sides – employer and employee.
First impressions count, and colour is the first thing you notice in a logo or visual footprint – 80% of visual information is related to colour. Pantone announced its colours for 2016, a pastel pink and blue. As a business purpose changes over time – this should be reflected in your visual footprint, you logo, your ‘look and feel’. Is your colour palette working for you? Does it need a seasonal tweak? Have a think, and then contact me to discuss!
Don’t be a jive Turkey! Are you Going Cold Turkey on your current visual brand? Do you have a new project that you don’t want to be a Turkey? Lets Talk Turkey!