num_pages: 320
description: Michael Johnson is one of the worlds leading graphic designers and brand consultants. His studio johnson banks is responsible for the rebranding of many notable clients including Virgin Atlantic Think London BFI Christian Aid and MORE TH&gt;N and he has garnered a plethora of awards in the process.In Branding Johnson strips everyday brands down to their basic components with case studies that enable us to understand why we select one product or service over another and allow us to comprehend how seemingly subtle influences can affect key life decisions. The first part of the book shows how the birth of a brand begins not with finding a solution but rather with identifying the correct questionthe missing gap in the marketto which an answer is needed. Johnson proceeds to unveil hidden elements involved in creating a successful brandfrom the strapline that gives the brand a narrative and a purpose to clever uses of typography that unite design and language.With more than 1000 vibrant illustrations showcasing the worlds most successful corporate identities as well as generic templates enabling you to create your own brand or ad with ease Branding explores every step of the development process required to create the simplest and most immediately compelling brands.
language: English
title: Branding: In Five and a Half Steps
publisher: Thames & Hudson