“I needed a logo created within a quick time frame, and provided a simple sketch and some ideas. Within an email exchange, one day later, I was provided with three separate logos that were amazing. All three were unique, however had the idea that we were looking for. I had the final logo within 3 days. The final logo exceeded my expectations.
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- Lisa Gelb, VP, Marketing & Sales, Motor Trend Auto Shows
Corporate Identity
Function: noun
Definition: the physical characteristics that are associated with a corporation, esp. a logo, building, colors, etc.
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Logo design is a fine art which can go a long way in making or breaking a brand. A logo is the cornerstone of a company's brand, and should be well thought out. The logo should be simple, yet visually communicate the intent of the company while being engineered in a way that can fit on a business card as well as a billboard.
Which came first, the logo or the brand? Both of these aspects of a company's identity must be considered together. What fonts will be standard? What colors? Is there a tag line?
Once the logo is designed and the brand established, the company should adhere tightly to these parameters to establish a solid brand. As the owner of the company you may want to change things up a bit because you have seen the same colors and fonts so many times, however, this repetition is what builds your image in your client's mind. You have seen every business card, letterhead, envelope, postcard, brochure, poster, billboard, web site, etc. that has been published. Your client very likely has not. As the client sees your corporate identity they start to recognize the brand and will then begin to trust the brand.
In addition to visually branding a company, the company should have a standard set of practices that also define the brand. Do the employees wear uniforms? How about the office furniture? What are the customer service practices and are they consistent. It's a no-brainer that the customer is number one, but what if you own a liquor store and maybe the customer is drunk? There should be a standard set so that the public recognizes the brand. What if you own a fancy eatery where the wait staff is expected to be a bit aloof?
The few questions asked here are meant to help you to establish your corporate identity. Your brand should be well thought out.