Do colors really mean anything for your brand? I mean it’s just colors, right?
WRONG! There is a whole lot of research done behind the meaning of colors!
When you think of your ‘Brand Identity’ what does that mean to you?
Personality is the emotional, and human, association to a brand. Identity is the image created and used by a company to relate to consumers. An identity can include all forms of communication and visuals such as logos, colors or fonts. But the two are symbiotic. A brand’s identity should be part of its personality.
This is one of our favorite color meaning charts: Attribution http://blog.visme.co/color-psychology-in-marketing-and-brand-identity-part-2/
When you talk about creating a brand it all starts with the colors, fonts, and styles.
Here are a few steps to get you started
- Mood Board Inspiration
*Types of things that inspire you: Colors, Styles, Textures, Images, Fonts. Pinterest is a great free resource to look at types of brands you like. - Color Palette & Fonts
– What color makes you happy? What’s your favorite color?
– Which colors and fonts are you naturally drawn towards?
– Are there certain colors that can represent your design niche the best?– Which colors would you prefer to avoid?
-Are there certain colors that can represent your design niche the best?
-What do I want the identity of your business to say to my clients? - Primary Logo
Primary Logo is: Do you have one? Do you have a stacked logo for social media?
- Social Media & Marketing Graphics
What social media platforms do you have, that you need to make sure your graphics are correct?
- Website & Consistency – Keep your brand’s tone and personality consistent across channels
Is your brand identity unique?
Does it have passion behind it?
Is it consistent?
