I-AM - brand identity design & branding agency india

With five existing stores across London, Vital Ingredient appointed I-AM with the aim of re-packaging their brand and visual language for large-scale roll out expansion. The work carried out by I-AM revolved around the Vital Ingredient proposition of providing food that is healthy, wholesome and tailor-made (and not a sandwich). The key challenge was to communicate the offer, and a very large menu, in a clear and informative way. The result is an experience in which customers can understand the process quickly and simply so they get exactly what they want and enjoy the selection and preparation that takes place right in front of them.

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.

I-AM Beyond have been working with Shaftesbury to create compelling retail destinations and brand awareness campaigns for some time. Shaftesbury commissioned I-AM Beyond to review Seven Dials in Covent Garden and establish it as a destination retail area. I-AM Beyond conducted a branding exercise to define the essence of Seven Dials culminating in a re-brand and re-alignment of the area. With a new brand vision for the ‘discerning modern shopper’, our team has worked with Shaftesbury to roll out the new brand proposition. This process has incorporated new collateral, a new website, pop-up store strategy, retail mix strategy and ongoing brand awareness campaigns that are fully in-line with Seven Dials’ target audience and the retails brands that want to attract them. After the successful re-launch of the area and trade-focused events such as the Pop-Up Raffle incentive, I-AM Beyond are continuing to work with Shaftesbury to communicate their brand essence.

By working closely with an ambitious and willing board, we implemented a radical shake-up of the business, touching every aspect of the bank’s workings and functionality. The new identity is both ultra-modern and corporate, yet radiates warmth and simple accessibility. The functionality of the branches now places the customer and their needs at the heart of the bank’s operations. The new brand and branch experience is being rolled out across the entire New India Bank estate . Twelve months after the opening of the first site the performance has greatly exceeded the board’s expectations and has been warmly received by both customers and staff.

Nationwide enlisted I-AM to review their brand identity and define a visual language to transform it into a key business asset. Their overarching vision for this emerged from their slogan, ‘On Your Side’, and a sense that they should be seen as a ‘Modern British Classic’.Through a holistic approach to the creative development of the brand mark, image style, colour palette and holding devices, we began to tell the brand story more consistently. The iconic ‘village’ symbol was re-drawn with softer lines to resonate with the introduction of more contemporary, rounded forms elsewhere in the new visual language. We expanded these graphic ideas to a suite of simple and distinctive structural devices that harmoniously relate to the core brand values of ‘On your Side’ and ‘Togetherness’. The defined holding device, palette and image style has provided much-needed consistency. This has led to clearer, more direct communications that bring the brand in line with Nationwide’s products a...

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.

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.

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...

Nationwide enlisted I-AM to review their brand identity and define a visual language to transform it into a key business asset. Their overarching vision for this emerged from their slogan,‘On Your Side’, and a sense that they should be seen as a ‘Modern British Classic’. Through a holistic approach to the creative development of the brand mark, image style, colour palette and holding devices, we began to tell the brand story more consistently. The iconic ‘village’ symbol was re-drawn with softer lines to resonate with the introduction of more contemporary, rounded forms elsewhere in the new visual language. We expanded these graphic ideas to a suite of simple and distinctive structural devices that harmoniously relate to the core brand values of ‘On your Side’ and ‘Togetherness’. The defined holding device, palette and image style has provided much-needed consistency. This has led to clearer, more direct communications that bring the brand in line with Nationwide’s products and se...

With five existing stores across London, Vital Ingredient appointed I-AM with the aim of re-packaging their brand and visual language for large-scale roll out expansion. The work carried out by I-AM revolved around the Vital Ingredient proposition of providing food that is healthy, wholesome and tailor-made (and not a sandwich). The key challenge was to communicate the offer, and a very large menu, in a clear and informative way. The result is an experience in which customers can understand the process quickly and simply so they get exactly what they want and enjoy the selection and preparation that takes place right in front of them. What we did Brand Strategy Brand Positioning Brand Identity Competitive Market Review Interior Design Packaging Design

Long associated with motorsport, Castrol are embracing football as a way to widen their franchise and appeal. As part of that strategy Castrol was a major sponsor of the UEFA European Football Championships in 2008. In support of this, I-AM created a simple yet effective lock-up incorporating the iconic Castrol brand mark and the UEFA Euro 2008 event logo. This was used alongside a series of effective communication devices that brought the brands together with the common thread of ultimate performance. The new visual identity gave credibility and meaning with Castrol’s association with the beautiful game and was rolled out across all Castrol communications well before the first whistle was blown. What we did Brand Strategy Brand Mark Brand Identity Visual Language

I-AM Beyond have been working with Shaftesbury to create compelling retail destinations and brand awareness campaigns for some time. Shaftesbury commissioned I-AM Beyond to review Seven Dials in Covent Garden and establish it as a destination retail area. I-AM Beyond conducted a branding exercise to define the essence of Seven Dials culminating in a re-brand and re-alignment of the area. With a new brand vision for the ‘discerning modern shopper’, our team has worked with Shaftesbury to roll out the new brand proposition. This process has incorporated new collateral, a new website, pop-up store strategy, retail mix strategy and ongoing brand awareness campaigns that are fully in-line with Seven Dials’ target audience and the retails brands that want to attract them. After the successful re-launch of the area and trade-focused events such as the Pop-Up Raffle incentive, I-AM Beyond are continuing to work with Shaftesbury to communicate their brand essence. What we did Pop-up S...

The arrival of new competitors, and the arrival of email and web have meant that the past decade has been one of transformation for the Post Office . I-AM were asked to re-think the Crown Post Offices and create an efficient experience that would build the Post Office brand perception over the next ten years. Taking such a well-loved, recognisable brand and adapting it for an ever-changing market place was an exercise in simplification and clarity of communication. The mark itself was stripped back to basics with a brighter, cleaner colour palette. The visual language style utilises a friendly type style and simple illustration. The customer process in the new Crown Post Offices also required a rethink of the communication strategy to help reduce waiting times. Central to this solution was the goal of removing the infamous standing queues from the Post Office. This goal has now become a reality. The ideas that I-AM developed are now being rolled out across the nation’s Post Office ...

By working closely with an ambitious and willing board, we implemented a radical shake-up of the business, touching every aspect of the bank’s workings and functionality. The new identity is both ultra-modern and corporate, yet radiates warmth and simple accessibility. The functionality of the branches now places the customer and their needs at the heart of the bank’s operations. The new brand and branch experience is being rolled out across the entire New India Bank estate . Twelve months after the opening of the first site the performance has greatly exceeded the board’s expectations and has been warmly received by both customers and staff. What we did Brand Strategy Brand Identity Brand Application Interior Design Website Design

Having redefined the humble sandwich with Pret A Manger, Julian Metcalfe embarked on a mission to bring delicious, affordable and healthy fast food to the masses through a national network of eat-in and take-away Itsu restaurants. I-AM were asked to communicate the Itsu brand story and design the ultimate Itsu restaurant experience. I-AM set about communicating the benefits of Itsu through a new personality and delivered this message through every possible expression of the brand from Potsu one-pot meals to coffee and frozen yoghurt. A complete restaurant experience is delivered through a soft and warm aesthetic designed to appeal equally to all five senses. The Itsu experience designed by I-AM has been rolled out across the UK, and a whole new audience is being introduced to the benefits of healthy eating.

Jan Restaurant is the latest design partnership to create a complete customer experience including branding and architecture. The brand story is inspired by the golden ages of the Ottoman Empire and the Persian Dynasties. The Jan restaurant brand positioning reflects a lost decadence and grandeur enjoyed by the former rulers of the Caspian Kingdoms. Designed with the customer at its heart, the architecture and layout have been carefully crafted to optimise customer flow and to provide a dynamic intimate and immersive environment in which to dine. The interiors and architecture of the space is highlighted by touches of rich turquoise tiles, oak, gold and brass, against a neutral palette, making for a warm and luxurious atmosphere. I-AM carefully selected textured materials, which reflect the Caspian region while also, ensuring they convey a modern twist to excite and delight diners in the overarching ‘Story telling’ experience tying in with the brand positioning. The guests are gr...

Leading apparel manufacturer and retailer Arvind Limited, assigned its integrated branding mandate to I-AM to launch a brand destined to make its stamp globally. There is a resurgence of pride of heritage/association with the Indian culture and ethos with India and its populace making a mark for themselves on the world stage, Arvind Limited saw potential in this opportunity to develop a premium men’s wear apparel and accessories brand called ‘ True Blue ’. I-AM team carried out extensive audit of the competitors and looked into best-in-class examples across categories along with conducting a research on the target audience and their preferences.This culminated in a workshop wherein the brand True Blue was born and defined as a Western/Modern fashion brand with an Indian twist. I-AM developed the positioning around True Blue defining fashion that is sophisticated and western with an Indianness that inspires pride. The brand personality revolves around the principles of being a Leade...

There are dramatic changes afoot in the world of ‘Quick Service Retailing’, driven by new levels of consumer expectations and dynamic new food experiences. This revolution is exemplified by KFC’s mission to express its true values, much loved product proposition and brand story, through the experience in its restaurants. Having already taken KFC several leaps forwards in its transformation through small, fast-casual metropolitan concept, I-AM secured the brief to update the design, customer journey and in-restaurant communications for KFC’s primary format. Brand Personality KFC’s story is irresistible; and its personality has always been inseparable from a joyful love of chicken. Lately a bold energy and vibrancy is driving KFC in the UK, celebrating the brand’s story, taking pride in the simple, joyful deliciousness of Finger Lickin’ Good fresh fried chicken and the social aspect of bringing people together over a KFC. These themes are being newly expressed through a spirit roote...

I-AM has recently been working with Pizza Union on their latest restaurant situated in Kings Cross, London. With a brief to solidify and modify the Italian feel to the eatery as well as adding bold, vibrant colour, the new offering extends the fast pace of casual dining with a focus on the exposed kitchen and pizza oven. Associate Designer at I-AM, James Coates explains: “Pizza Union had initially come to I-AM to create a brand new interior for their fresh, fast pizza concept and the result was an atmospheric and dramatic aesthetic but with a real honest and open feel. “Pizza Union wanted the latest design to play on the Italian heritage, introducing more colour. We’ve kept the outer shell of the site and layered the design over the original features complete with neon lighting and more subtle, gentle lighting during the evenings” he adds. The original Pizza Union restaurant in Spitalfields has proved to be hugely popular and is always bustling during lunch and dinner hours. The...

IDFC Indian Development and Finance Corporation had made its mark as the ‘one firm’ that looks after the diverse needs of infrastructure development and has focused on supporting companies to get the best return on investments. In April 2014, it became one of the latest firms, post a lull in license issuance lasting a decade, to receive their banking license. In a market with well-entrenched players, the new entity, IDFC Bank needed to be different with its services and offering. Banks within India are seen more as product pushers and less solution providers. IDFC Bank saw this as an opportunity in which it could position itself as a true financial services provider by keeping the needs of the customer first. Thus was born the idea of the “Un-Bank”.I-AM was tasked with carrying forward this brand idea. I-AM carried out extensive audits in the banking sector and mapped a distinctive and memorable customer journey which was a first within the Indian banking category. Drawing on its g...