What are reasons for identity redesign? What reasons are not good enough to start a redesign process? Explained with pictures and and example of redesigning identity of a family software company with 20 years of tradition.
11. Using trendy graphical elements in identity (re)design not only
causes a flood of similar designs but we need to ask ourselves
how (and if) they really reflect the brand’s identity.
41. Reasons for redesign
(If you notice) change in consumer value Redesign accordingly
• Unification of products (old and new)
• Change of product
• Changes in company
• New regulations and market demands
• Market expansion
• Current identity does not reflect our users’ perception
42. NOT good enough reasons for redesign
• Being bored
• Envy of competition
• Increasing website traffic
• Want for changes (personal reasons)
43. Example: Greco
20 years of tradition
Family company
Software + Graphic design (2003+)
- Unsuitable logo (type, form)
- Does not reflect what we do
- Expanding our areas of experteese
44. Color palette
Aggressive
Uncompatible with other colors
Too much contrast
Warmer
Black is replaced by dark blue
This softens the aggressiveness
Nice warm-cold contrast
Old New
45. Tipography
Readability issues
Seen too many times
Not enough serious
Letters G and E look weird
More serious (uppercase)
Curves minimised in letters G and R
Keeps partial recognition
Old New
46. Simbol
Unneccessary shadow
Gradient – printing problems
Aggressive color
Lines are too close
Keeping the basic shape
Get rid of the shadow
Keep 100% recognition
Old New
49. Redesigner
• Has to know more about the brand than the owner itself
• Adaptable to the owner’s wishes
• Has to listen and respect (tradition)
• Inovative (demands balancing)
• Competent (learn, test, listen, communicate, analyse)