Getting things

Locked up


Overview

  • Descriptor Typeface options
  • A truly precise lock-up
  • Taking things up a notch


It is my hope that some of what you are about to see is expected, and the rest is a pleasant and refreshing surprise


Descriptor


Precision Ophthalmic Devices

Four Type Treatments




First Set


  • Descriptor and Logo create perfect rectangle
  • Registered mark considered part of logo
  • Descriptor placed exactly 1 x-height below logo

Second Set

  • Similar to other set, but descriptor words are precisely aligned to specific breaks in the logo, Ocu - Scien - ce®

The best option


  • The overall rectangular shape feels
    much cleaner and more precise
  • Relationship of Logo to descriptor
    becomes Headline-Subhead


Business card

Putting precision into practice

Carrying things over


  • Logo:Descriptor type size ratio = 2.4
  • Nothing special about it, but it will be
    our guide for other Headline-Subheads

Front of business card


  • Here we see a simple  front, with just the logo
    in the upper left hand corner
  • It is precisely aligned one-quarter inch from the
    top and left edges

Back of business card


  • Name and title are aligned in precisely the mirrored position as logo and descriptor on opposite side. Same ratio of 2.4.
  • O icon in upper right corner serves two goals: 1. Instill icon as logo, 2. Seems like O from other side is showing through

Both sides, connected


  • Simple presentation on the surface
  • Foundation is based on precise placement
  • Visual cues help link both sides
  • Type size is based on common ratio 
    originating from the logo


But wait,

There's more!


Adding a splash of color

Risky business

  • How can we use color to best add visual
    interest to our primarily Black-and-White logo?
  • Color is a powerful thing
  • Used correctly, it adds another level of emotional
    connection to a brand
  • Used incorrectly, it alienates an otherwise
    highly willing and interested consumer base
  • Bottom line: Tread lightly, and stay focused
    on building from the existing foundation

Color, inspired by our eyes

  • Inside the retina are Photoreceptor cells
  • More specifically, cone cells, or cones
  • They are responsible for color vision and
    color sensitivity
  • The three primary colors of light are:
    Red, Green and Blue
  • Together, we can see a whole world of color

Putting this knowledge
into practice


Here is the back of the card from earlier


Here it is with the three primary colors on each edge

  • Each color shape is a right triangle
  • The colors add visual interest without
    taking initial emphasis away from the logo

Where the magic happens



  • The image earlier shows 6 cards lined up
    in 3 rows of 2 columns
  • When arranged like this, all four edges
    combined form this precise and compelling
    pattern
  • The three primary colors, with a 4th
    side completed by OcuScience


  • All triangles point inward, to a single
    precise focal point
  • The logo will still mostly be seen only
    with the descriptor
  • But this new colorful visual cue adds
    new light (pun intended) to the overall
    simple but powerful brand identity

A concept that can go farther


What follows are more experiments with this idea

Triangles on black


Patterns on black


Intersection on black


Why triangles? We're talking about cones, after all.


Circular pattern

Makes a lot more sense than triangles



Review
Reflect
Respond


As always, let me know what you think
of this bold new addition to the OcuScience
brand identity and visual design package

Round 4

By rmion

Round 4

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