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THE BEGINNING OF THE END This is only the beginning of the end of the process. We are nearly close to the end. The previous book described the process one will take towards finding the perfect logo to define the brand. We sometimes need to make a whole process in one way, just to understand the answer was right in front of us. Although the first chosen logo was a hexagon, after creating the logotype, looking in the eye of the P, creating a more interesting symbol, a part which came from the whole.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BRAND OVERVIEW
01
Who Are We?
08
Looking Ahead
10
Our Mission
12
DISTINCTION
02
Palm new mark
16
Mark Assembly
18
Bits and Pieces
20
Different Versions
22
Creating Space
24
Negative
26
Please Don’t
28
Dimension Parameters
30
COMPLETION
03
Color Your Future
34
Typography
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01 BRAND OVERVIEW Who are we? Re-Branding Objective Our Mission
BRAND HISTORY | 7
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WHO ARE WE? Palm, inc. is an American company, founded in 1992 by Jeff Hawkins, who later hired Donna Dubinsky and Ed Colligan, all of whom guided Palm to the invention of the Palm Pilot. They produced both a portable wireless device and an operating system for portable hardware devices and desktops. Palm launched its Palm Pilot hardware device in 1996 as a personal organizer. In 1999, it released its Palm V. The Palm Treo smartphone was developed by Handspring which Palm acquired. The PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) was used mainly by business men/women, some were aimed at the medical profession’s, such as PDAs loaded with drug databases, treatment information, and medical information. It was also allowed in many classrooms for digital note-taking. Students could spell-check, modify, and amend their class notes on a PDA. Another use of PDA was by music enthusiasts to play a variety of music file formats. Many PDAs include the functionality of an MP3 player. Road rally enthusiasts can use PDAs to calculate distance, speed, and time. This information may be used for navigation, or the PDA’s GPS functions can be used for navigation. Underwater divers can use PDAs to plan breathing gas mixtures and decompression schedules using software such as “V-Planner”. Palm, one of the earliest makers of smartphones, was unable to follow up its success in the personal organizer business. Analysts pointed to the fact that the company was slow to realize that consumers wanted wireless voice and data from the same device. With Palm back in the market, it will present itself as a technological company providing an instant, fast and easy access to the business information world. A world which will revolutionize the way people experience business.
WHO ARE WE? | 9
Jeff Hawkins Ed Colligan Donna Dubinsky
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LOOKING AHEAD | 11
LOOKING AHEAD Palm will forever be remembered as one of the earliest creators of smartphones. They were pioneers in the field and have succeeded where other companies have not managed to. Although back in the 90’s the company was slow to realize that consumers wanted wireless voice and data from the same device, that is not the case any longer. It is Palm time to come back into life and rethink its initial soul, to expand the opportunities to connect the business world once again and give people the chance to have an easy, fast and instant access to information in the business world, where ever they go to. Palm will be once again a pioneer in the field using the most advanced, intelligent and secure technology.
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OUR MISSION | 13
OUR MISSION
Palm gives you the opportunity to access instantly information and have efficient business connections. The company guarantees an intelligent, fast and secure access to your needs.
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02 DISTINCTION Palm new mark Mark Assembly Bits and Pieces Different Versions Creating Space Negative Please Don’t Dimensions Parameters
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PALM NEW MARK Palms new logo speaks to the fact that while we are keeping up with the times, we are not risking our values and standards. With the new design and once again, pioneer approach, we invite our users to spend their time and experience with us. It is our welcome back sign. The mark of the logo is build from the eye of the P, It embodies the core value of the identity, the idea that we are pioneers, explorers and believe in creating our own unique way. The notion of possibilities, not only captures the information world you are entering to but an entire lifestyle for your business world. Palm logo is the public face of the company and defines how our clients, customers, partners and competitors view the company. We are here to deliver a whole new experience, a new lifestyle.
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MARK ASSEMBLY
SYMBOL
WORDMARK
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The psychological meaning of different shapes can have quite an impact. We are probably aware of them without even realizing it, since these meanings originate from universal associations with nature, man-made objects, icons, and symbols — basically, everything around us. The triangles that form the whole rectangle, symbolize greatness, pushing yourself, overcoming challenges, and being the best you can be. The rectangle as a whole lends a sense of stability and formality. We trust the shape because it feels dependable and safe. Literally and metaphorically, rectangular shapes are strong foundational building blocks that support overall structures.
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BITS AND PIECES Palms logo is an embodiment of the brand. A way to sum up Palms idea in one simple package. Therefore, the logo, must at all times, be perfectly legible, and without abstractions. It must, at all times, have a clear space that is specified on this and the next couple of pages.
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DIFFERENT VERSIONS Palm symbol can be presented with or without the word mark. Whenever we create Palm’s mark or symbol, we need to use this style guide and use the versions outlined below.
VERSION ONE | SIGNATURE HORIZONTAL LOCK UP
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VERSION THREE | WORDMARK
VERSION FOUR | SYMBOL
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CREATING SPACE Once using Palm new mark, some restrictions must be made. We must give it the right amount of space to stand out and be flexible in its environment. The new logo will have a defined clear area which will be kept in order to give the new mark it’s appropriate to display.
CREATING SPACE | 25
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NEGATIVE Some uses of the new logo could be on a darker background, which makes it impossible to use the logo original colors, therefore, the logo will be presented fully in white.
NEGATIVE | 27
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PLEASE DON’T To ensure immediate recognition, the mark should always be displayed in its originally designed form with the specific parameters imposed to it. All these restrictions need to be followed to maintain a cohesive visual system despite the wide number of usages the mark will encounter. It is of extreme importance to avoid using the mark improperly which could damage the image of the company and create noise and confusion.
Do not stretch the symbol
Do not switch the colors
Do not use other colors
Do not use gradient
Do not alter the perspective
Do not render it in 3-D
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Do not use drop shadows
Do not outline it
Do not blur it
Do not change the proportions
Don’t rotate the MARK
Don’t create a pattern with the mark
Don’t place on pattern background
Don’t scale it or crop it
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DIMENSIONS PARAMETERS
HORIZONTAL LOCK UP
1CM
5CM
10CM
15CM
20CM
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SYMBOL
WORDMARK
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03 COMPLETION Color Your Future Typography
BRAND HISTORY | 33
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COLOR YOUR FUTURE The world is a highly visual place. One aspect of any brand is not only most highly visible but also has a psychological meaning to individuals. Palm colors are as important as the logo itself. The logo is built out of two main colors, dark warm green and light blue. These colors invite the user to a confident, secure world, creating a feeling of futuristic revolution.
FUTURE GOLD
PALM GRAY
PMS | P 11-13 C
PMS | 179-15 C
CMYK | C.20 M.30 Y.80 K.5
CMYK | C.70 M.65 Y.65 K.70
RGB | R.198 G.164 B.80
RGB | R.38 G.37 B.36
HEX | #C6A44F
HEX | #262524
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IRON CURTAIN
MAGIC WHITE
PMS | 172-11 C
PMS | 179-2 C
CMYK | C.60 M.50 Y.50 K.25
CMYK | C.10 M.5 Y.5 K.0
RGB | R.96 G.99 B.99
RGB | R.226 G.231 B.234
HEX | #606363
HEX | #E2E7EA
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TYPOGRAPHY
PP
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Futura is a geometric sans-serif typeface designed in 1927[1] by Paul Renner. It was designed as a contribution on the New Frankfurt-project. It is based on geometric shapes that became representative of visual elements of the Bauhaus design style. Futura remains an important typeface family and is used on a daily basis for print and digital purposes as both a headline and body font. The font is also used extensively in advertisements and logos and was used by HP in their print ads.
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P P P
Aabg/38+ CENTURY SCHOOLBOOK
Century is a family of serif type faces particularly intended for body text. The family originates from a first design, Century Roman cut by American Type Founders designer Linn Boyd Benton in 1894 for master printer Theodore Low De Vinne, for use in his Century magazine.
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“THE OBJECT OF ART IS TO GIVE LIFE A SHAPE”
–William Shakespeare
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