These are just raw notes on design in general. They aren’t necessarily organized in any specific way, this is more of a board to place things I learn about design. I used to have these unorganized within the notes app on my phone, but by placing them here I hope that someone else can use them too. If you have any questions on the notes or a question on a particular snippet feel free to reach out to me using the form at the bottom of this page.
A brand is the set of expectations, memories, stories, and relationships that taken together, account for a consumer’s decision to choose one product or service over another
Components of a brand:
- logo
- color
- typography
- graphic language
When the slope of letterforms is greater than 10 degrees, it should be shaded to the right.
Don’t confuse the hamburger icon with the logo.
Parts of a Creative Brief:
- Background – who is the client and what is their current situation?
- ex: Maggie is a self taught, New York City based wedding photographer. Her current brand identity does not reflect her unique perspective or personality
- Objective – what are you tyron to accomplish?
- ex: to reposition the Maggie Photography brand so that it more accurately reflects Maggie’s unique personality and approach
- Target audience – who are your clients’s ideal customers?
- ex: educated professional men and women aged 25-35 who appreciate an attention to detail and are seeking a very personal photography experience.
- Message – what is your client trying to say?
- ex: With a genuine appreciation for true love, Maggie will provide you with more than the typical photography experience. She will be a calming presence and bring the comfort of a friend to your wedding day.
- Competition – who are your client’s biggest competitors?
- ex: Other New York City based wedding photographers.
- Distinguishing Characteristics – what makes your client unique?
- ex: Will bring the touch of a friend to your wedding day and to your photos
- ex: Wants to make a personal connection with each couple, learn about who they are as individuals and a couple
- ex: Loves love
- ex: Final product will show couples the beautiful way she sees their love for each other
- Creative Considerations – does the client have any specific directives that should apply to the work?
- ex: Avoid black and white as main colors
- ex: For color palette: stick to greens, grays, deeper teals, “Brooklyn bride” palette
- ex: try logo both with and without photography label
- ex: try logo design options within a container
- Tone / Key Words – what personality does the client want to project to their audience
- ex: always use adjectives – genuine, romantic, vintage-modern, friendly, sophisticated
Another way to go about the creative brief:
- Describe the business
- Describe the audience
- List their assets
- List their limitations
Color Palettes
Start with three colors. A primary color, a secondary color, and a neutral color (faded colors close to grey)
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