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Branding

Brand identity

The chosen visual and verbal elements used to express a brand.

In everyday use

A brand uses a recognisable symbol, colour palette and way of writing.

What to keep in mind

Identity is what you put forward; people may perceive it differently.

Also searched as: visual identity

Further reading

Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.

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