Service / Design

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Turn strategic direction into a distinctive identity system that can work across real applications.

DisciplineDesign
MethodIntegrated / Iterative
NextStrategy → Design → Technology
What this service does

Turn strategic direction into a distinctive identity system that can work across real applications.

AJ treats branding as a system rather than a logo exercise. Identity, typography, visual direction and applications need to hold together across the places where people actually encounter the brand.

01

Inconsistent identity

Create rules and visual assets that remain coherent across corporate, environmental and digital applications.

02

Weak recognition

Build a distinctive visual language that makes the brand easier to recognise and remember.

Capabilities

The exact mix is shaped around the project requirements and the wider AJ process.

01Brand identityDesign
02Logo systemsDesign
03TypographyDesign
04Colour and visual languageDesign
05Art directionDesign
06Brand applicationsDesign
Service process / 05

A clear engagement from first decision to handover.

Each phase creates a decision or output that moves the work forward without separating strategy, design and delivery.

See the full AJ process ↗
01

Discover

Understand the brand context, strategy, audience and existing materials.

  • Audit
  • Context
  • References
02

Direction

Develop the visual territory and principles that should shape the identity.

  • Creative direction
  • Mood
  • Design principles
03

Design

Build the core identity and supporting visual system.

  • Identity
  • Typography
  • Visual system
04

Apply

Test the system across relevant physical and digital touchpoints.

  • Applications
  • Mockups
  • Consistency
05

Codify

Document the system so teams can use it correctly.

  • Guidelines
  • Assets
  • Handover