Universal Pictures – Brand Identity Refinement
Universal Pictures required an overall assessment and simplification of its brand identity. I had the privilege of working directly with leadership, so the response vs execution was fluid.
I began by redesigning the corporate logo for better balance and clarity at small sizes, redrawing each of the letterforms from scratch. I also advised in phasing out outdated variants and to pare down to a core suite of logos for clearer, more uniform brand recognition. I created special use logo designs in 3D and rendered media, created a uniform color palette and redesigned all of their respective division identities.
Finally, I designed and wrote their new brand identity guidelines as well as assisted in the implementation of all brand assets onto their web portal.
Scope:
Logo design / Brand divisions identity / Logo system platform / Corporate business system design / Brand presentation designs / Interactive brand identity guidelines / Brand asset online database / Electronic newsletters / Copywriting consultation / Identity rollout announcement
Among the many enhancements are a freshly refined Universal logo with redrawn letterforms and simplified continent details, as well as the creation of a series of special use rendered logos.
Following this effort, I unified the design of the following sub-brand identities:
• Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
• Universal Filmed Entertainment Group
• Universal 1440 Entertainment
• Universal All-Access
• Universal Brand Development
This required rebuilding each letterform for typographic continuity and clarity.
Also updated were both a comprehensive Brand Guidelines as well as an at-a-glance quick reference logo guidelines that further strengthen and unified the Universal brand. Both feature convenient links to direct-download brand content along with a new personalized e-signature design. In full, these guidelines are a comprehensive source to ensure consistent usage throughout the company and across all media.
