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Logos, Identities, Brands...What's the difference?

Design terms are too often used inconsistently, leading to confusion for designers as well as clients. Contrary to common usage, the words “logo,” “identity,” and “brand” are not interchangeable

Brand Identity Essentials lays a foundation for brand-building, defining the tools and building blocks, and illustrating the construction of strong brands through examples of world-class design.

  • A one-stop reference for connecting visual design elements for logos to branding concepts.
  • Explores S/M/L (small, medium, and large) dynamics of identity design: graphic identities, identity programs, brand identities.
  • Demonstrates core identity design principles through a clear organizational structure and a variety of sources and examples.

Brand Identity Essentials celebrates well-executed brand programs as well as really great marks.

Read the introduction.

100 Principles for Designing Logos and Building Brands

Dimension
 
Personalization
 
Psychology
 
Digital Identity
 
Trends
 
Social Media
 
Intellectual Property
 
Documentation
 
Competition
 
Originality
 
Authenticity
 
Inspiration
 
Simplicity
 

The book is awesome. I'm proud to be a part of it. And I really like how you guys are promoting it.

Einar Gylfason, Ó!

I read Brand Identity Essentials this weekend and I loved it. Nice work!

Brian Swets, COMPUCRAFT

Great job guys! – beautiful projects and layout, and insightful write-ups.

Peter Crnokrak, THE LUXURY OF PROTEST

This is a great website. Looking forward to seeing it filled out.

Adam Brodsley, VOLUME, INC.

Got some books the other day. They look really great. Thanks for thinking of us and including us.

Erik Cox, C2

Brand Identity Essentials by Peopledesign is an amazing collection of brand programs. We're proud to be included.

Liska+Associates

Thank you so much for including one of our logos in your book. We are all very happy about it.

Julia McGreevy, LIPPINCOTT

GREAT book! Did I tell you that?

Ethel Kessler, KESSLER DESIGN GROUP

Just ordered my copy! I'm very excited to receive it and share it around the office.

Ryan Fitzgibbon, IDEO

It's a beautiful idea and website! Thank you very much!

Boris Ljubicic, STUDIO INTERNATIONAL

Can't wait to dig into it. Let me take you out for drinks when I am in town.

Jeremy Frechette, JEREMY FRECHETTE PHOTOGRAPHY

How long until you have ALL 100 PRINCIPLES (yikes) online? That seems like an insane project. You design book writers are insane.

Eric Heiman, VOLUME, INC.

I have the book and it looks great.

Joe Miller, Joe Miller’s Company

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