A Simple Gesture Brand Evolution
A Simple Gesture
A Simple Gesture’s success as a hunger relief program was constrained by a brand identity that felt familiar but didn’t represent its expansion of services and community partners.
Use the green bag model and expand the identity so that it could be more versatile in programs that include local retail food networks. Also, integrate a tagline that captures the purpose.
The logo incorporates the green bag while using an arrow to illustrate the program’s role in transporting unused food from one table to another. The tagline cleverly elevates its purpose to “move hunger off the table.”
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Generated as a grassroots identity that blossomed with community adoption, the original logo had several phases of its existence - all of which suggested their work was a food bank, which it isn’t. To get past this, we focused on the movement of food (echoed in the tagline) to ensure clarity about ASG’s commitment to taking food that would be unused and getting it to tables that need it.
Can you work with our existing brand guidelines?
Absolutely! We tend to work within existing brand guidelines. This helps ensure your materials feel like an extension of your brand.
Can you print materials?
While we don’t do in-house printing, we can help you get your materials printed! This includes having final printed materials sent to you or printed near you for pickup. In the design process, we ensure your files are prepared to be sent to printers by ensuring correct sizing, bleeds, and file packaging.
How do I know if I need brand strategy consulting?
Some signs that you need brand strategy consulting include:
- Inconsistent or unclear brand messaging
- Declining clientele or customer engagement
- Perceived lack of differentiation from competitors
- Confusion over target audience
- Low brand awareness
- Outdated brand identity
- Negative public perception
- Lack of brand advocacy
What are the key components of a brand identity?
- Logo: The visual representation of your brand
- Color Palette: The specific colors used to represent your brand
- Typography: The fonts and styles used in your brand communications
- Imagery & Graphics: The style of images and graphics that complement your brand
- Brand Voice and Messaging: The language and tone used in your communications
- Brand Guidelines: The document that codifies and ensures consistency across all brand collateral
How do I measure the success of my awareness campaign?
Success varies based on your goals for the campaign. At the beginning of our collaboration, we will define our shared metrics of success. This can include anything from uptake of a hashtag to signups for your event! We set up digital awareness campaigns to be trackable—that way, we can collect analytics that evaluate campaign success to inform your future strategy.