I-AM - brand identity design & branding agency india

TOWER London is a multi-brand family footwear business stretching back four generations, trading both on and offline. The team at TOWER London contacted I-AM to help modernise their brand and reposition it across the full 360-degree experience. The first step in the process of creating a unique brand experience was to identify where the brand is currently and understand from the TOWER London team where they aspire the brand to be commercially as well as creatively. Once the outlook and brand strategy were in place, a full 2D review of the brand placation was carried out and a new brand mark created and applied. The modern brand positioning was then rolled out in a new flagship store design for TOWER’s new London store TOWER119 on Wood Green High Road in advance of their new flagship store in Shoreditch opening in 2015. The design of the store brings to life London’s urban life and youth culture with the use of a strong, unique palette of blacks, greys and yellows and textures of c...

Giorgio Armani wanted to communicate the absolute essence of their brand in three-dimensional format in order to successfully compete in the unforgiving, ultra-competitive retail sector. I-AM were tasked with designing a range of concession retail formats, in a range of host locations, for Giorgio Armani’s cosmetics and fragrances. Working closely with the team at L’Oréal, I-AM developed a set of distinctive visual elements and design language to reflect the qualities of the Giorgio Armani brand. I-AM visualised solutions for each location, detailed these for construction and implemented them. The work enabled Giorgio Armani to establish its position at the ‘prestige’ end of cosmetics and fragrance sector and to deliver strong sales performance. Through their simple yet distinctive design, the sites stand out among the confusion of department-store beauty halls.

I-AM was selected by Deloitte Digital to curate and design a pop-up concept store for their client Eastpak – the global back-pack brand. The pop-up concept brief was to test digital browsing and shopping within a real store environment with little product on display against the traditional store aesthetic. In addition I-AM was tasked with creating an experience befitting the young Shoreditch urbanite. A market fully immersed with the latest experiences, technology and pop-up concepts. Our creation had to be enticing enough to draw their interest. Working closely with the Deloitte team, our designers developed a concept that was focussed on the consumer journey and an experience that would capture the imagination whilst hosting the technology and product required to carry out the six-week trial test.

BOP is a real-estate agent based in Noida, just outside of Delhi. They came to I-AM in need of a total makeover of their brand. They wanted to get closer to their customers and be seen as a helpful and friendly advisory service and overcome the prejudices against of high-class and expensive property sellers all while retaining a contemporary and edgy look and feel. I-AM created a new logo and a young and professional brand language to support these goals. The result is a flexible brand that allows BOP to interchange elements according to different situations such as sponsorships, advertising or collateral.

Trading since 1994, Isherwoods have become the leading estate agent in the upper up-market sector. They are known for their ‘Select Cheltenham Lettings’, with a particular strength in the urban areas of Cheltenham, particularly the Montpellier and Landsdown areas. Originally, I-AM were asked to create a new brand identity and environment design for the Montpellier office. The new office reflects Isherwoods’ local knowledge of the Montpellier area and is a physical manifestation of the customer-focused values they hold dear. I-AM have since designed the brand and marketing strategy for the launch of the Isherwoods sales business.

A refreshed and revived brand identity has allowed Keatons to be noticed in their world, not only on the streets but on the web too. The suite of branded literature has handed negotiators excellent tools to help express their brand values and the Keatons personality. A stylish, intuitive website allows clients to not only view and enquire about properties but also to discover more about the people they encounter at Keatons. The result is a striking, coherent and sophisticated brand image that gives a platform for Keatons to achieve ambitious plans for growth and expansion, rising above the ‘also-rans’ in this crowded sector. I-AM continue to work with Keatons on the on-going development and application of the new branding.

Strutt and Parker specialise in land and property. They are a long-established brand, owning 50 branches across England and Scotland. I-AM were commissioned to design a new visitor experience for their offices, starting with a flagship agency on London’s Fulham Road, using the theme of partnership as a foundation for all interior and visual elements. The eye-catching, contemporary and quirky design sets the benchmark for future refurbishments and new sites. I-AM proposed a series of humorous juxtapositions to embed the theme of partnership. Influences were taken from the rural and urban, the old and new to create a witty and intrinsically British design. The interiors and strong brand identity reflect a strong sense of national heritage and aim to raise a smile. The result is a contemporary take on classic British visual themes. It has resonated hugely positively with customers and staff and continues to be developed and applied by I-AM across the Strutt & Parker estate.

Douglas and Gordon bring a highly civilised and innovative approach to estate agency. They wanted to gain an advantage in a competitive sector by expressing their unique qualities through a professional, innovative and distinctive brand experience. I-AM were asked to design premium modern environments and a memorable client experience that reflected the brand’s personality. I-AM proposed a bespoke design solution in the form of a rich, warm and inviting family of modern property showrooms. I-AM also developed a strategic, advice-driven process that showcases the role of the estate agent. We have pioneered the concept of blending digital with interior design, integrating large-scale interactive digital media. The concept has been implemented by I-AM across the Douglas and Gordon estate, each with its own personality. Refreshed branches show significant uplift, improving levels of business while reinforcing the brand’s values and its unique proposition. What we did

The Keatons directors are ambitious, visionary and way more personable than the widespread stereotype of their trade would suggest. After creating their brand strategy together, I-AM created a fresh new brand identity that has allowed Keatons to be noticed in their world, on the streets and online. The new website and suite of branded literature has handed negotiators distinctive tools that express the Keatons personality to stand out and connect with property buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants in this competitive marketplace. I-AM applied this brand image, personality and tone to their growing site network both as a low-cost ‘mini-fit’ makeover and, in new sites, full fit-outs. The result is a striking, coherent and sophisticated brand image that gives a platform for Keatons to achieve ambitious plans for growth and expansion, rising above the ‘also-rans’ in this crowded sector. I-AM continue to work with Keatons on the on-going development and application of the new brand exp...