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brand refresh

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A gentle update to a brand's look that modernises it while keeping it recognisable, rather than starting over. Logos often get subtly cleaned up rather than replaced.

Synonyms

  • brand update
  • identity refresh
  • restyle

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In plain words

  • tidying up a brand without changing it much
  • a light makeover of the logo and colours

Usage example

The cereal box got a brand refresh: same mascot, cleaner type, brighter colours.

Don't confuse with…

  • rebrandA refresh keeps the brand clearly recognisable; a rebrand can change it beyond recognition.

Categories

  • Branding & identity

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  • Synonymlogo synonym of brand mark
  • Relatedlogo related of brand mark
  • Synonymrebrand synonym of brand refresh
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  • Relatedbrand guidelines related of clear space
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  • Relatedbrand guidelines related of colour palette
  • Relatedlogo related of favicon
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  • Relatedlogo related of monogram
  • Synonymbrand guidelines synonym of style guide
  • Relatedlogo related of wordmark

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