brands and colours an instantaneous method for conveying meaning without words

Brands and colours: An instantaneous method for conveying meaning without words

Colours are a language of their own; in every day life and in visual communication, they are one of the first things we register when we are assessing anything. They evoke emotions and have psychological properties that instantly trigger various thoughts, memories and associations for people, environments and events.

Art, design and music have always been an a representation of how a culture expresses attitudes and emotions of the time: this expression is represented in forms of design. For example, the 70s recession brought earthy colors, environmental movement into the design. In the 80’s, we see an explosion of vibrant colours with the economic upturn and MTV’s influence on spreading pop music. In the 90’s, we see grunge and graffiti style. The 00’s, we see the influence of the technology revolution and minimalism, individualism and globalisation.

Educational Brands: Survival of the Mutant

Brands are living things; they live, age and (sometimes) die, but with nurture they last, and usually for long. Every brand has a set of values that connects to its geography and culture, keeping it on brand and delivering it’s promise; educational brands are no different.

brand stories, design icons

Brand Stories, Design Icons

We all like engaging brand stories and have our favorites, but nothing resonates as much as a ‘heritage’ brand: a brand, with a pioneering spirit, that has existed for decades and has the potential to define a country; much beyond any ad campaign.

JLo or Fiat – Life is Best when Driven

A Brand that is authentic, passionate, modern and a fighter determined to stand out from the rest.

The FIAT brand stands for discovery through passionate self-expression. It encourages people to be in charge of their lives, live confidently and celebrate the smallest of things with infectious excitement. That philosophy is embodied by the North American introduction of the iconic Fiat 500 or Cinquecento – a small car that lives big. Italian at heart and rooted in a rich heritage, the 500 is synonymous with modern simple design blending form, function and a pride of ownership that is genuine.

WORDS Play

 
As we are currently in New York, we thought this may inspire you also, it’s a lovely piece of work this charming short film produced by Everyone to promote NY public radio explores the world of wordplay.

We hope you like it also…

Duohtavuohta


Whilst temperatures are rising off the mercury scale here in Atelier James Dubai, we were highly impressed to stumble across cool brand Duohtavuohta.