How to choose a name and create a catchy mark After the business plan, the first step for any new company is choosing a name-a seemingly simple activity which can be extremely challenging. The next and equally challenging step is designing a logo that is eye catching, appropriate, and reflective of the chosen name of the business. Even for the seasoned designer, this is a remarkably difficult task. Logo Savvy will help readers understand how to define the right approach and achieve an innovative and unique solution for both the name and the logo design. Chapters showcase companies whose identities have evolved visually through the introduction of a great name, as well as companies which have developed a visual identity in tandem with a name. Case studies, corresponding side bars, and tips provide designers with the inspiration and tools they need to find the right approach for their own clients.
Not gonna lie, I loved Logo Savvy: Top Brand Design Firms Share their Naming and Identity Strategies for about two hundred pages and then felt it run out of gas. WOW Branding front-loads all the good stuff, and the back half just coasts on goodwill. Still worth the ride. Recommend for readers who care more about the journey, skip if you hate a limp finish.