Our Verdict
Creating a Brand Identity: A Guide for Designers is a jargon-free, clear introduction to the world of branding for graphic design students, and a useful resource for any studio bookshelf.
For
- Valuable resource
- Relevant case studies
- Useful exercises
- Clean layout
- Jargon-free
Against
- Some small images
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The short answer is: yes. Author Catharine Slade-Brooking, who has plenty of industry experience in branding, packaging and illustration – and a client list including Lloyds Bank and The Sunday Times – has divided the creative process involved in designing a successful brand identity into eight logical chapters: branding basics, brand anatomy, brand strategy, the design process, research, analysis, concept development and delivering the final design.
A useful section in the first chapter, 'How are things changing?', offers valuable insight into the state of branding today, while 'The Future for Brands' creates a relevant framework from which to digest the next seven chapters.
Throughout the book, exercises and examples highlight the key activities undertaken by designers to create a successful brand identity, including defining the audience, analysing competitors, creating moodboards, naming brands, designing logos, presenting to clients, rebranding and launching the new identity.
As well as providing a thorough walkthrough of the different stages of creating a successful brand identity, chapters like Brand Strategy and Analysis are particularly helpful, offering expert insight into contemporary techniques.
Case studies are illustrated with brand identities from around the world, including a diverse range of industries – digital media, fashion, advertising, product design, packaging, retail and more.
We'd have liked to see larger showcase images in places, but it's a small complaint. Creating a Brand Identity: A Guide for Designers is a colourful, nicely designed title that's of real value for anyone with an interest in branding.
Creating a Brand Identity: A Guide for Designers
out of 10
Creating a Brand Identity: A Guide for Designers is a jargon-free, clear introduction to the world of branding for graphic design students, and a useful resource for any studio bookshelf.
