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The Scout Association is the largest Scouting organizations in the United Kingdom. It unites over 580,000 members and can boast its rich history. Regardless of its heritage, changing times urge this movement, offering education for young people, to update its identity. Established in 1909, the Scouts had kept the traditional fleur-de-lis on their logos, the latest of which was introduced almost 20 years ago that certainly allows to consider it as dated. In the modern digital age, the leaders of the organization have realized that the Scouts identity has to be changed. As Chris James, a brand director at the…

Founded in 1971, the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, is a popular tourist site. It has more than 3000 animals of 400 different species. Holding the first place among the outdoor attractions in the state and increasing the number of visitors, the zoo is carrying out a rebranding now. As a part of changing the identity, a new logo has been presented. While creating the logo, design studio Gardner Design did much work, studying different zoo logos. The designers came to the conclusion that almost all of them don’t tell anything about their locations. So, the team decided that…

Headquarted in Shakopee, Minnesota, Open Systems Inc., a software company known for its ERP solutions, has carried out a rebranding and changed its name to Open Systems Adaptable Solutions (OSAS). With the new identity, it is also going to present an updated line-up of software products.   The new name has certainly been backed with a new logo. It features the all-caps sans-serif lettering “OSAS” with the “O” looking like a sphere due to a bit curved stripe. According to a statement released by the company, while unveiling its new brand, OSAS shows an aspiration to continue supporting innovative businesses…

Having a population of more than 58,000, Santee can be considered as a preferable place to live due to its ideal location between the Pacific Ocean and Cleveland National Forest renowned for its natural beauties. Unlike other costal cities, it still has vast unsettled areas that points out development prospects. New shopping centers, upmarket housing and a recreational complex witness to the rushing growth of this suburb of San Diego. A year ago, as a part of the development plan, the City Council initiated a rebanding program, hiring NorthStar, a design company from Nashville, that specializes in creating identities for…

The current logo of Batavia, Illinois, was introduced in 1983. It represents the lettering “Batavia” in a simple all-caps typeface with a windmill wheel looking like a dot over the “i” and the slogan “City of Energy”. While the windmill wheel is connected with the windmill manufacturing launched in the city in the late 19th century (it even gave Batavia the nickname “The Windmill City”), the slogan refers to Fermilab, a particle physics laboratory located outside the city. The fact that the city hasn’t changed its identity for 36 years made the authorities think of a rebranding. So, after some…

Since 1888, the food brand Manischewitz has been represented in American stores as an iconic example of high-quality traditional Jewish kosher products. What began as a small Jewish bakery in Cincinnati, Ohio, has grown into the leading distributor of kosher food in the United States. The company owes its success to the automated process of making matzo, which was invented by its founder, Dov Behr Manischewitz. As the Jewish community nears the Pesach celebration, where bread holds significance, the brand has introduced a new identity to reaffirm its festive and timeless spirit. Despite the brand’s previous recognition among loyal customers,…

Last year, the Minnesota legislature initiated the change of the state flag. The final version was selected by a special flag commission on December 19th, 2023, and publicly presented on the first day of the new year. Given the controversies surrounding Minnesota’s previous banner, including issues with the depiction of a Native American and excessive graphic elements, the new flag is truly something special. The redesign process in the Democrat-run state was also unique, taking only three and a half months. Over 2,500 drafts were submitted to a flag redesign competition. The final stage included six designs selected by the…

In recent times, Markel Group has especially stood out from the brands with strong global growth. Known for its versatile insurance offerings, this corporation is currently included in the Fortune 500 list. The large business group has evolved from a small bus factory founded in 1930 in Norfolk, Virginia. Now over 90 years later, Markel can boast a global presence. Besides being a holding company and a fund, it is primarily an insurance business with a staff of nearly 5,000, which underwrites everything – from cargo ships to wind farms and stadiums. Continuing its development, the brand has just started…