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


- 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®


- 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
of this bold new addition to the OcuScience
brand identity and visual design package
Round 4
By rmion
Round 4
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