Clear, Expressive, Bold

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Mood boards are curated groups of images that visualize a vibe. This is the second step in narrowing down a look & feel to effectively convey your brand message.

Brands in this category don’t shy away from attention. Punchy, straightforward and confident, these companies know how to make a statement and be comfortable in their own skin. Customers are drawn to them for their aura of success, creative tendencies, and their ability to reinvent or breathe life into tired industries or approaches.

Notice how the sample brands below selected strong colors, geometric shapes, and fonts. Instead of a delicate palette or subtle details, they’ve opted for dim, naturally lit photos, heavy-handed color and thick, sharp-edged lines. Combined, these elements produce an energetic look that allows room for experimental variations to keep them looking fresh.

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Creator

Hero

Sovereign

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Bold, Bright, Confident, Clear, Creative, Expressive, Smart, Independent, Refreshing, Strong

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The images below show how various companies have used color, type, icons, photos, illustrations and textures together to translate their personality into a unique look and feel. As you consider your company’s presence, do these samples achieve the vibe you’re after?

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TIP: Audiences drawn to this look want to see strength and courage. Whether they seek this to supplement what they feel they lack themselves, or because they demand the best, this crowd will be particular. They will be put off by anything appearing weak, non-committal or inauthentic. Be decisive and admit when a mistake has been made.

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Understated, Minimal, Professional

Mood Board

Mood boards are curated groups of images that visualize a vibe. This is the second step in narrowing down a look & feel to effectively convey your brand message.

Naturally sleek, these brands have a gift for making a statement without shouting for attention. Their elegance and clarity attracts an audience with picky palettes who yearn for the best in whatever products or services they seek.

When it comes to feel, nuance and subtlety are weapons in the hands of these brands. Thoughtfully selected type styles, colors and textures are woven together to create a rich, layered experience. Brand experiences can be further enhanced with clever wording and unique scavenged materials that help share a story that goes beyond the product or service being offered. In this way, the audience becomes part of the experience in a more intimate way, bonding with the brand through their own intellect and imaginations.

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Creator

Sovereign

Explorer

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Artistic, Clear, Clever, Creative, Elegant, High-end, Independent, Mysterious, Natural, Nuanced, Polished, Professional, Sleek, Subtle, Understated, Unique

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TIP: Audiences with an independent streak are difficult to convince. They will tend to be skeptical and do things on their own time. Be careful not to pander to them, oversell them or push them to take action. They tend to be interested in high quality, high value offerings and ignore what could be perceived as a waste of time. The more transparent you are, and the more room you give them, the happier they will be.

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Elegant, Authoritative, Precise

Mood Board

Mood boards are curated groups of images that visualize a vibe. This is the second step in narrowing down a look & feel to effectively convey your brand message.

Grace under pressure is a rare and attractive quality. These brands exhibit strength and confidence in arenas where being unprepared or having poor judgment can have very real consequences. While underscored with a serious tone, they’re able to present a polished, chic image to assert a sense of control that garners respect.

Notice in the examples below how the use of neutral colors, sophisticated fonts and clean lines create a calm, composed presentation. Combined with high contrast palettes and shapes with sharp edges, these brands appear pristine and high end.

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Sovereign

Sage

Caregiver

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Authoritative, Elegant, Precise, Smart, High end, Clear, Controlled, Practical, Strong

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Considerate, Mature, Approachable

Mood Board

Mood boards are curated groups of images that visualize a vibe. This is the second step in narrowing down a look & feel to effectively convey your brand message.

During important moments, it helps to know we have someone to turn to for guidance, restitution or even an empathetic ear. Brands in this category strive to provide a safe environment for their customers, accounting for deeper needs that require extra care and attention. Those looking for help will appreciate a gracious approach as they seek a sense of control, make important decisions, or look to reinstate normalcy in their lives.

Creating a supportive atmosphere requires openness and clarity, even in the types of visual treatments that are used. Whether simply on vacation, planning for the future, or dealing with a significant loss, providing clear communication is essential for these brands. This is best expressed through clean, simple layouts, crisp fonts, and minimal decoration. Depending on other characteristics of the brand personality, the look and feel could lean towards a more formal or informal tone. Human touches like illustration and uplifting colors and scents can create a comforting, encouraging vibe.