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Step 1
Current Brand Assessment Review all of your current materials, research, studies and ideas to get a feel for where you currently are in the market. It's also helpful to look at what has worked i the past (and what hasn't). Step 2
Pre-Discovery Questionnaire All stakeholders answer a simple questionnaire that gets the process started. Questions like, what is the brand's purpose? Step 3
Customer Insight & Competitive Analysis Research top competitors and learn their brand position and strategy. It's also helpful to speak with a few current customers to find out why they work with you. Step 4
Review Data In some cases, you already have data on the industry, customers, trends, etc. It's crucial to review that and add it to the mix. Step 5
Define Brand Platform This is both your foundation and your jumping off point. Position, Promise, Values, Pillars, Voice Step 6
Crafting The Verbal Brand Choose your name carefully, with hard work and a little luck, it will be around a while. Step 7
Crafting The Visual Brand Typeface, colors, letter combinations and imagery are all considered as we start to put a face to your brand. Step 8
Brand Style Guide This is where we put it all together and deliver a clear and concise document for both internal and external use. |