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STEP BACKGROUND
When BNIM adopted their new positioning strategy, studio structure and moved to their new office in the landmark Power and Light building, the creation of a new identity was important to help internal and external audiences understand the changes. We developed a range of identity concepts that allowed each of the 5 studios to express their focus while reflecting the overall philosophy and culture of BNIM. Because BNIM has a talented in-house brand marketing group, we designed a system that was easily translated by the in-house team throughout their communications environment, studios and behaviors.

STEP OUTCOME
Every element in the BNIM Brand Identity exists for a reason and specific function. The system is simple, flexible, and adaptable for each studio. For example, the color orange is the color of design, as proclaimed by color theorist Joseph Albers. As a result, one studio renamed themselves “Deep Orange,” and a midnight raid by a few renegade BNIM staff members resulted in a single orange support post within the stark white décor.

 

Brand identity

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Collateral development 1

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Submitted by:
Willoughby Design Group

Date:
January, 2003
 

Client Name:
BNIM Architects

Project Name:
Brand Identity

Date Started:
August, 2000

Date Completed:
December, 2000

Duration of Step:
9 millennia

 
Project Team:

Ann Willoughby
Creative Overview

Deb Tagtalianidis
Creative Director

Nicole Satterwhite
Art Director