IDENTITY
Creating a recognizable & emotionally charged brand
Strategy becomes tangible. Translates the brand’s positioning, personality, and experience goals into a cohesive visual and verbal language designed to create recognition and relevance.
3.1 Creative Direction
Explore visual territories and conceptual directions
Establish the overall aesthetic tone and emotional atmosphere of the brand
Align on creative references, materials, and stylistic positioning
3.2 Brand Identity System
Design the primary brand identity and supporting brand mark(s)
Develop typography, color palette, and foundational visual elements
Establish a flexible identity system focused for scalability and consistency
3.3 Visual Language Development
Define the broader visual ecosystem surrounding the brand
Explore art direction, imagery style, composition, texture, and graphic elements
Create a recognizable visual rhythm across physical and digital touch points
3.4 Brand Voice & Expression
Refine the verbal personality and communication approach of the brand
Establish foundational messaging principles and tone guidelines
Align written communication with the intended customer/guest experience
3.5 Application & Experience Design
Apply the identity system across key customer-facing touch points
Explore how the brand comes to life through menus, packaging, signage, digital platforms, printed materials, and environmental details
Ensure consistency between visual identity and real-world experience
3.6 Digital Identity Direction
Establish the visual and experiential direction for digital platforms
Define website aesthetic, interaction tone, and user experience approach
Align digital presence with the broader brand ecosystem
3.7 Brand Guidelines & Systemization
Develop foundational brand standards and usage guidelines
Establish consistency across identity, messaging, and applications
Create a scalable framework to support future growth and evolution