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Logos

First Impressions Matter!

Logos Communicate Your Identity & Ethos

A logo stands as a beacon communicating the identity and ethos of an organisation.

Logos Communicate Your Identity and Ethos

First impressions matter! Imagine the most beautiful person in the world standing naked in front of you.

You can dress that person in formalwear, and they look stunning, ready to take on the world, or you can dress the same person in a sack. You have not changed anything about the person physically, however, your perception of the person changes immediately. In terms of a logo, is your organisation wearing a sack? Relative to your competitors? A logo stands as a beacon communicating the identity and ethos of an organisation.

The Difference Between Logos and Brandmarks

A logo and a brandmark are both essential components of a brand’s visual identity, however, they serve different purposes and have distinct characteristics. Here’s a breakdown of the differences between the two:

Logo:

A logo is a graphic symbol or emblem used to identify a company, organisation, product, or brand. It can be purely graphic (symbols/icons) or can include text.

Components:

A logo can be made up of a combination of a wordmark (the company’s name in a stylised font) and a brandmark.

Example:

The McDonald’s “Golden Arches” combined with the word “McDonald’s” is the full logo.

Brandmark

A brandmark is a unique graphic or symbol that represents the brand, without any accompanying text. It’s the visual representation of the brand’s identity and values.

Components:

A brandmark is purely visual and does not include any text or words. It’s the part of the logo that can stand alone and still be recognisable.

Example:

The McDonald’s “Golden Arches” on their own, without the word “McDonald’s” is the brandmark.

Key Differences:

Text vs Graphic:

While a logo can consist of both text and graphic elements, a brandmark is purely a graphic or symbol.

Standalone Recognition:

A brandmark should be recognisable on its own, without any accompanying text. In contrast, a logo, especially if it’s a combination of text and symbol, might rely on both elements for full recognition.

Usage:

A logo is typically used in formal and primary branding materials, such as the company’s main website, official documents, and primary advertising.

A brandmark might be used in situations where space is limited, or the brand is already well-established, and the symbol alone is recognisable (e.g., app icons, merchandise, social media profiles).

In essence, while both a logo and a brandmark are integral to a brand’s identity, the logo is the complete representation, often combining text and graphics, while the brandmark is the purely visual component that can stand alone.

Step 1

Research

GummyBear’s designers use a brand questionnaire, ask probing questions, and conduct thorough research to craft your logo to standout and convey your brand’s personality, ethos, and identity.

Logo designs are not just an emblem, but a powerful story of the brand it represents.

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Step 2

Design Concepts

GummyBear will develop 3 logo design concepts.

We will work closely with you to develop your chosen logo and/or brand mark design, taking into consideration your input and feedback.

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Step 3

Final Design

The final design will be delivered in both transparent CMYK and RGB formats for optimal use in various media.

Monitoring
Technical Support
Maintenance
Security
Third Party Updates
Hosting
Analytic Reports
Content Updates
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Create a logo that stands out and represents your identity. Let’s initiate your visual branding journey today!