More Than A Name: An Introduction to Branding (Design)

This book explores the new world of the brand - now more powerful and prominent than ever. It argues that a brand is far more than just a logo, discussing the larger creative and economic process of branding as well as the psychological theory behind impactful and successful brands. The text is supported by practical tips and exercises, as well as contemporary examples from some of the world's best-known brands and brand agencies. How do you make someone choose your shampoo over the other 29 brands on the shelf? That's the kind of make-or-break question every marketing professional faces every day. Here-in a form that will instruct and inspire students of art and design, future copywriters and marketers, as well as any interested businessperson-is a practical introduction to the art and science of branding. Using dynamic graphics and the examples of some of the world's most successful products, it provides a complete, idea-packed overview of the field: product design, packaging, icons, brand identities, the in-store experience, co-branding, advertising, and working across international boundaries "Branding today is a carefully orchestrated experience, supported by complex marketing strategies and sophisticated psychology. 'More Than A Name: An Introduction to Branding' is a modern, visually-instructive textbook offering a comprehensive introduction to the world of branding, from the theory to the practice of brand implementation. This book is a prerequisite for visual arts students, copywriters, brand strategists and marketers. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET. More Than a Name explores the new world of the brand - now more powerful and prominent than ever. It argues that a brand is far more than just a logo, discussing the larger creative and economic process of branding as well as the psychological theory behind impactful and successful brands. The text is supported by practical tips and exercises, as well as contemporary examples from some of the world's best-known brands and brand agencies. 'More Than a Name: An Introduction to Branding is a modern, visually instructive textbook offering students a comprehensive introduction to the world of branding, from theory to implementation.'