Visual identity

Thoughts, case studies, book reviews, debates and tips on Visual identity, written by prominent authors and carefully edited by FOROALFA.

Main illustration of the article Logos to Go
Erik Spiekermann Logos to Go
Corporate identity design is changing. There are designers for whom quantity matters more than quality.
Main illustration of the article Logo Functions
Luciano Cassisi Logo Functions
Not all logos are used for the same purposes. Knowing in detail the functions that they must fulfill, is essential to design them well.
Main illustration of the article Healthy Food has Changed Packaging Design
Guillermo Dufranc Healthy Food has Changed Packaging Design
Since nutritional information became important and popular concern about it grew dramatically, many food brands have foreseen this as an opportunity to build their identity.
Main illustration of the article Birth and Evolution of the Brand in 7 Steps
Joan Costa Birth and Evolution of the Brand in 7 Steps
The commercial brand was born 3500 years ago.First it was a sign, then a meaning, later a TV story in 30 seconds. Today, it is a complex social and transmedial phenomenon.
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Jorge Del Toro What Does My Design Communicate?
Bad communication is a problem that we experience every day. Design plays an important role in communication and should be congruent.
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Daniela Del Pino Branding types
Branding is connected with brand image, positioning and reputation. It is the result of an endless list of marketing and design strategies.
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Eric Barajas (Snok Daffy) Designing for Restaurants
If you ever have the fortune of working for a restaurant, you will have to think in a different way.
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Carlos Rioja Vindicating Handwriting
Design is often associated with normalization and sterilization. But handwriting is still a good way to reconnect with our roots and recover vitality.

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