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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Actually, the work on Pfizer’s new brand look began before the pandemic broke out. Two years ago, the company applied to Team, a Brooklyn-based design agency, to carry out the rebranding. The studio developed a new Pfizer logo and visuals reflecting the drug manufacturer’s heritage as well as its important role in struggling against the most challenging diseases. Considering the iconic status of the Pfizer emblem, Team tried to keep its basic elements, adding new ones based on the recognizable oval pill. Thus, two spiral bands were created as a symbol of Pfizer’s aspiration to people’s…

Launched in 2008, To overhaul its look Foursquare hired PlayLab, a Los Angeles-based design studio, that developed the service’s new identity based on its activities and current level in terms of business and technology. While the previous Foursquare logos looked quite generic, featuring a cartoon character or representing a simple lettering (in the latest iteration), the updated visual identity of the service includes a new wordmark in the Authentic Sans 90 typeface, complemented by the FSQ abbreviation. As David Godycki, the art director of Foursquare, says, this design creates a scalable system retaining the company’s traditional playful style. In addition,…

Many of the most beautiful landscapes in the United Kingdom are currently protected and supported by the National Association for Areas of Natural Beauty (AONB). The AONB status enables local and national authorities to combat biodiversity loss and, ultimately, global warming. However, the complex names associated with these protected sites have hindered effective communication. Recent research conducted by the governing organization revealed that only half of the British population is aware of these amazing places, despite two-thirds of them living within a 30-minute distance. In light of this, the association has undertaken a comprehensive design process to update its visual…

Founded in 2010, Mozoo, a digital agency, is entering a new era, launching a rebranding. The company’s fresh visual identity reflects its position as a big player in the digital segment. This strategic change falls during the period of significant growth for the agency, marked by new business customers and important acquisitions. Mozoo’s impressive portfolio, which includes over 60 brands, has been replenished with such names as Nivea, Heetch, Kiko, Ornikar, and Back Market. Fulfilling its mission to help brands build their solid individuality in a complicated technological environment, the agency illustrates their stories, implementing contemporary methods of creating brand…

Launched in 2006, Deezer is a French music streaming service that allows users to listen to the musical tracks of different recording labels, including Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group. The service’s database currently includes over 90 million tracks and 34,000 radio stations. Deezer has more than 14 million monthly visitors as well as 7 million paid subscribers. Recently, the platform presented new designs for its logo and website. Although Deezer is not as popular as Spotify or Apple Music, its fresh visual identity can surely be named one of the brightest. Deezer’s overhauled brand look is…

Located in Utica, NY, Munson (formerly Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute) is one of the oldest arts centers in the state, as it was established in 1919 by Mary Munson-Williams and Frederick and Thomas Proctors, based on their family art collections, which were partly initiated by entrepreneur Alfred Munson. Designed by the famous architect Philip Johnson, the museum building hosts a substantial permanent collection of internationally recognized works. Apart from it, Munson includes a Performing Arts division, providing a stage for solo singers and bands as well as artistic and educational activists. Rebranding itself with a shorter name now, the arts center…

Established in 1982 to create a cultural alternative to BBC and ITV, According to Luke Powell, Pentagram’s creative director, Channel 4 had conducted research, defining what and why should be changed in its image to visually correspond with technological innovations, before it applied to the studio. One of the most important things for the broadcaster was to improve the recognizability of the Channel 4 content no matter on what platform people are watching it. Another priority of the channel for the rebranding was to “maintain the creative spirit inherent to Channel 4”. As 4creative’s head Lynsey Atkin explains, the agitational…

Launched in 2006, Actually, the Roblox emblem didn’t change much, representing a fresh vision of the iconic Roblox wordmark, according to the company. The aperture in the first square-like “O” has become bigger, while the second square-formed “O” has been replaced with a round one. As Roblox CEO David Baszucki said, the updated emblem showcases custom letterforms that are perceived as lighter, reflecting a more modern aesthetics. Having a classic form now, the second “O” makes a contrast with the first “O” whose slope was adjusted, saving the distinct character of the logo. While the platform’s logo has received minimal…