Designing an Authentic Brand

Designing an Authentic Brand

49mBeginner2020-11-19

Authors

Justin Ahrens

Justin Ahrens

Leader of Rule29 Creative Agency

Course details

An authentic brand is a powerful brand. It knows who its audience is, what they want, and how to reliably deliver it. When branding doesn’t have to try hard or fake anything, its sincerity can rise above the clamor. In this course, learn how to develop, maintain, and evolve an authentic brand. Instructor Justin Ahrens explores the research and processes that go into finding your brand's focus. He goes over the building blocks of a successful brand—one that can not only deliver on its promises, but also live its values. Plus, learn about identifying your brand's personality, what authenticity means to your customers, and the power of consistency and truth.

Skills covered

Brand DesignGraphic DesignOne-Off

Concepts

Introduction

  • The power of truth

Defining What Is Authentic

  • Who are you
  • Find your focus
  • Who are your competitors
  • What can you build off of

Understanding Your Audience

  • What does authenticity mean to your customers
  • Who needs your brand
  • Do you have the right brand personality
  • Is your brand focused and flexible

How Can You Be Unique

  • Does authentic mean original
  • How can you be imperfect
  • Where can you be good
  • Being the guide in your story

Delivering on Your Promise

  • Being clear on what you promise
  • The need for a road map
  • Consistency is a building block
  • An authentic brand lives its values

Conclusion - Continue to Evolve

  • Authenticity that evolves
40,000 Toman