CORPORATE IDENTITY
In Corporate Communications, a corporate identity is needed which is designed to accord with and facilitate the attainment of business objectives. A corporate identity reflects the “persona, vission, mission, values� of a corporation.
DESIGN PROCESS
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DEFINE
RESEARCH
IDEATE
Brief
Background
Solution
4 SELECT Rationale
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PROTOTYPE
IMPLEMENT
LEARN
Resolve
Delivery
Feedback
Stage 1
DEFINE Brief
Stage 1
DEFINE Brief
BRIEF Universal is an upcoming mall in Bhubneshawar redefining the shopping experience by weaving an world class ambience for the first time. Design a visual identity for Universal which basically to deal with clients external communications.
Aim • • •
To provide a visual identity that reflects the potential of Universal mall. To create an identity that resonates with the targate audiance and potential investors. To differentiate Universal from other existing malls in bhubneshawar.
Usage •
The identity will be used on all external communicetions including stationary, collaterals, website, advertisements etc.
Geographical Location •
On the outskirts of city on the road connecting two important cities (kutak and bhubneshwar).
Stage 1
DEFINE Brief
PROBLEM STATEMENT Design a visual identity for an upcoming mall in Bhubneshwar Universal which basically to deal with clients external communications.
Stage 1
DEFINE Brief
OBJECTIVE Create a strong visual identity for a mall using the name universal. This would then need to be prepared with discription to clearly identify the mall and would require a unique idea at its core in order to help the associations stand out from their competitors and establish themself in the market.
Stage 2
RESEARCH Background
Stage 2
RESEARCH Background
VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES Vision Statement
Redefining the shopping experience by weaving an world class ambience, styled by international architecture designs thus creating a world class lifestyle experience in the shopping, leisure, hospitality and exhibition arena pan India (Bhubneshawar).
Mission Statement
The Mission of Universal is to provide a memorable and comfortable shopping experience through the highest level of customer satisfaction And bringing international shopping standard to a developing city.
Core Values
World class experience Innovation Impeccable Quality Futuristic
Stage 2
RESEARCH Background
LOCATION Where ? • On the outskirts of city on the road connecting two important cities (kutak and bhubneshwar). • Near a river side and more connecting to the nature (givin a balance between modern and tradional). • To slow down the fast life (unique experiemce than other malls).
Why ? • Next emerging city. • Lots of industries setting up. • Client belings to the city. • Ample oppurtunities for mall. • Tourists.
Stage 2
RESEARCH Background
OFFERINGS • Holistic lifestyle • World class leisure experience • Adaptability (Change lives in changing times) • Right brand mix and a wide range of services-( Shopping, Dining, Movies, Entertainment ) • Courtyard, hypermarket, departmental, bookstore; kids play zone,electronics and toy stores, spa, multiplex, roof top food court. • Parking accommodate over 1200 cars. • Ideal location and accability (Lies between the highway connecting 2 cities bhubneshwar and kutack) • Natural environment away from city
Stage 2
RESEARCH Background
TARGET AUDIENCE Buyers buying products and services: • • • • • •
Afluent and brand concious people. Young and open minded people Fast moving and corporate people ( Major age group 20-35) Students, Bachelors, groups, couple Tourists People working in the near by industries.
Buyers buying space: • • •
Forign and multinational brands. Domestic brands which has a potential to match the international standerds. Traditional and regional spaciality stores.
Stage 2
RESEARCH Background
COMPETITORS Existing malls: • Big Bazaar Store - Maruti Mall • Vishal Mega Mart • Reliance fresh • Pantaloons Metro Bazaar • Pal heights • Spencer’s Other retail showrooms.
Stage 2
RESEARCH Background
MIND MAPPING
Stage 2
RESEARCH Background
key words never endind i.e continious, worldwide, entire, accepted, all, all-embracing, all-inclusive, all-over, astronomical, broad, catholic, celestial, common, comprehensive, cosmic, cosmopolitan, customary, diffuse, ecumenical, empyrean, extensive,
general, generic, global, multinational, mundane, omnipresent, planetary, prevalent, regular, stellar, sweeping, terrestrial, total, ubiquitous, undisputed, unlimited, unrestricted, usual, whole, Versatile, widespread, worldly, world class, accomplished,
all, collective, complete, comprehensive, conclusive, done, entire, exhaustive, final, finished, full, Leisure, intact, integral,
plenary, solid, sum, thorough, through, total, unabridged, uncut, undivided, unified, unsevered, whole, mix of brands, Local
Pride, culture, temple archicture.
Stage 2
RESEARCH Background
A web based search for imagery and icons to represent the final key words which will help to generate ideas for visual stimulus for the identity.
Stage 2
RESEARCH Background
Mood boards
Stage 3
IDEATE Solutions
Stage 3
IDEATE Solutions
Initial sketches to represent the final key words World Class Global Versatile Mix of brands Leisure
Stage 3 Color pallet
IDEATE Solutions
Stage 3
IDEATE Solutions
FORM INSPRATION
Stage 3
IDEATE Solutions
EXPLORATIONS
UNIVERSAL
UNIVERSAL
UNIVERSAL
UNIVERSAL
UNIVERSAL
UNIVERSAL
UNIVERSAL
Stage 3
IDEATE Solutions
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Stage 4
SELECT Rationale
Stage 4
Select Rationale
Two different design ideas were advanced to the select stage.
Business Card
Business Card
The center ring is inspired by the color of temple architecture of bhubneshwara Letterhead, envelop, C.D
Letterhead, envelop, C.D
The triangular pattern in the logo is inspired by the Pipili applique work of odisa.
Stage 5
PROTOTYPE Resolve
FINAL IDENTITY
VERSATILE MIX OF BRANDS LEASURE Through Colors GLOBAL WORLD CLASS Through the shape
MEASUREMENT
Glow in the dark
3 D Form of the identity to have an idea about the look and feel of the logo as a sculpture / 3d form.
Stage 6
IMPLEMEMNT Delivery
Stage 6
IMPLEMENT Delivery
SKY SPACE UNIVERSE NATURE NEVER ENDING CONCLUSIVE
Business Card 92mm X 54mm
COLLATERALS
LETTERHEAD: 210mm x 297mm | VISITING CARD: 92mm X 54mm | SMART CARD: 92mm X 54mm | ENVELOP: 225mm x 130mm C.D
Stage 7
Learn Feedback
Learning occurred throughout the design process. The selection process gave me a clear idea of what solution resonated with the brief.
SUBMITTED BY SOURAJIT SENGUPTA P.G 2nd year, 3rd sem Year 2011-2013