Concept sketch of a spa bathing hall resolving into a finished render

Think Critically.
Act Creatively.®

  • Brand Strategy
  • Strategic Messaging
  • Photography
  • Graphic & Product Design
  • Website & Interactive

Where Brands
Are Born

Brand Foundation

Before the development of naming, colors, logos, icons,(or actually anything for that matter), we build the Brand Foundation. This ensures that your brand is properly forged with the necessary raw materials: strategy, insights, and a definitive point of view. We start with three elemental questions:

  1. Who are you?
  2. What do you do?
  3. Why does it matter?

While seemingly easy, these inquiries quickly reveal the development needed and the optimal path forward.

Why Brand
Foundation

Too often, we see brands design for the sake of design. A beautification project for no other reason. A brand’s true potential is far more than simple aesthetics. It’s a living, breathing experience that your team must execute each day, with far-reaching effects not only on marketing but also on human resources efforts and P&L responsibility.

Deliverables

Brand Values
The Principles And Codes That Drive The Why
Brand Positioning
The Unique Space The Brand Will Occupy Within The Market
Brand Personality
The Human Traits Of The Brand
Brand Tone of Voice
How The Brand Communicates In Spoken And Written Initiatives
Brand Narrative
The Story The Brand Tells Every Day Through All Mediums
Brand Visual Identity
Logo, Icon, Color Palette, Typography, And Image Styles
Brand Architecture
The Related Sub-Brands, Products, And Services
Brand Standards
The Rules Of Engagement

The Brand Foundation produces the Brand Strategy — the core elements needed to build a meaningful brand.

Proof

Concept sketch resolving into a finished render of the spa interior
Hand-written brand notes for The Cove covering promise, tone of voice, narrative and identity
Reception area with a wall of vintage paddles
Magazine advertisement spread, A Midsummer Night's Dream
Printed treatment brochure spread
Folded treatment menu
Guest receiving a hot stone massage

What’s Next

With your Brand Foundation now in place, Brand Activation makes your brand visible to the world. Most clients continue to the activation phase. Let’s spread the word.

Let’s talk about what you are building.
Connect with Smarthinking Inc. today