A big marker of brand success is recognition. When customers can pick out any of your products or services and easily identify them as part of your brand, you know you've made a lasting impression. A great example is Google, whose products and services are distinguishable from a mile off, from Gmail and Google Ads to Google Maps and Google Pay.
In Andor, I got chills when Mon Mothma warns the senate of a chilling truth: When we let noise, conformity, or fear dominate, we lose sight of what matters. We risk allowing the loudest voices, often the safest, the most predictable, to drown out individuality, identity, and truth. To me, this line... This line echoes a growing tension I feel in content design.
But in San Francisco, a growing number of people are looking for something more intentional: flowers that feel like a gift the moment they arrive. That's where Flower Icon stands apart. Instead of a traditional flower delivery service, the studio is a design-led gifting brand in which every detail, from social media to packaging, contributes to the experience. At the core of Flower Icon's Valentine's Day collection are premium seasonal blooms selected for freshness, longevity, and visual impact.
Monotypes logotype couldn't just exist in one static state - "ideas of diversity, adaptability, and boundary-pushing were central to the creation of the variable logo from the start," says Daniel. Collaborative workshops, sketching sessions and exchanges with Chantelle's global chief creative officer, Renaud Cambuzat, and head of design, Natalia Kotkowska, cemented into the idea for a shapeshifter logo capable of morphing its look through different weights and shapes.
Visual design increases brand engagement by shaping perception, generating emotion, and enabling brand recognition. Brands like Innocent Drinks use playful illustrations and informal typography to strengthen user connection. Their packaging design increases memorability and brand recall among UK audiences. Colour, typography, imagery, and layout influence how people experience a brand. Colour shapes emotional response. Blue signals trust, red activates urgency, green suggests sustainability. Barclays uses blue to build authority, while Oatly uses earthy tones to align with eco-conscious values.
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Polestar has long had an identity crisis. After being spun out of Volvo's performance division back in 2017 to become a separate brand, the two still feel like siblings who share the same closet. They're both premium Sino-Swedish brands that pick from the same parts bin for their models, collaborate closely on engineering and are under the same Geely Group parent company.
He's been behind the lens for more than 20 years, documenting everything from World Championship wins to late-night garage sessions; Joonas is a creative who's career has been built on caffeine, duct tape, and pure stoke. Before he was Kona's in-house cinematographer, Joonas was a rider himself - a European Kona Clump athlete who lived for the same sketchy lines and photo worthy moments that he now captures on film.
In many organizations, the marketing department is responsible for developing and maintaining a strong brand identity, and by extension, the experience external parties have with that brand. But delivering a great brand experience doesn't rest squarely on the marketing team's shoulders-every department is responsible for upholding a consistent image across every customer touchpoint, but they may not always know the best ways to do that.
Ambient animations are the kind of passive movements you might not notice at first. However, they bring a design to life in subtle ways. Elements might subtly transition between colours, move slowly, or gradually shift position. Elements can appear and disappear, change size, or they could rotate slowly, adding depth to a brand's personality. In Part 1, I illustrated the concept of ambient animations by recreating the cover of a Quick Draw McGraw comic book as a CSS/SVG animation.
Remember the last time you saw a bright red can in a vending machine and immediately knew it was Coca-Cola without even looking at the logo? Or when you heard that "tudum" sound from a friend's laptop and realized in a split second that they were watching Netflix? Instant familiarity. While every brand aims for this level of brand recognition, it's elusive, built over years of hard work. But what if we told you there are strategies that can help accelerate the process? Curious how?
Familiar enough to feel nostalgic, yet dynamic enough to draw in new generations, the revamped look ushers in an exciting new era wrapped in joy. While we might think the best rebrands are about grand reinvention, sometimes a brand refresh is all you need to stand out from the crowd. With a revamped wordmark, expressive typography and a vibrant new colour palette, Starburst's new identity embodies playfulness and personality.
While I'm not typically a fan of minimalist design, some brands call for stripped-back branding, and one company that's nailing the aesthetic is Blank Street. A Gen Z favourite, the laidback highstreet coffee store knows its customers to a tee, championing chic, lowkey vibes with a deliciously Instagrammable aesthetic. Recently unveiling its slick new rebrand, Blank Street reestablishes itself as a global lifestyle brand, owning its identity as a cult favourite.
Vinyl wrapping services have emerged as a transformative tool for businesses seeking to enhance their brand visibility and identity. By offering a versatile and cost-effective solution, vinyl wrapping allows companies to create striking visual impressions that resonate with their target audience.
Every design choice in your workspace -whether it's the chairs people sit on or the way natural light flows through a room-says something.
