{"id":41046,"date":"2022-08-10T04:30:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T11:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/?p=41046"},"modified":"2022-08-09T09:25:11","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T16:25:11","slug":"branding-elements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/branding-elements\/","title":{"rendered":"What is branding? Elements, advice, and how to create a brand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your target market&#8217;s oversaturated, it\u2019s important that your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">branding <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stands out. Nowadays, people don\u2019t judge businesses solely on their products or services. Every <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/ebook\/social-media-for-small-business\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has its own ethos, identity, and personality. And customers are drawn to those qualities through the power of branding.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To stand out from the crowd, companies need to communicate a clear message to customers. It\u2019s not enough to simply <em>market<\/em> a product. You need to market an <em>experience<\/em>. Successful companies know that their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> identity goes beyond just a name.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how does a company get to that point? The answer: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">branding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Branding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is behind every business success story. If you want to create a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that&#8217;s well known and loved, you need to understand the core ideas of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">branding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That&#8217;s easier said than done, of course. Which is why we&#8217;ve created this guide to help you on your branding <a href=\"https:\/\/tools.picsart.com\/\">creative journey<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s get started, then.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Whats_the_purpose_of_branding\">What&#8217;s the purpose of branding?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-157968\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_2_2__What-Is-the-Purpose-of-Branding_-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"purpose of branding\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_2_2__What-Is-the-Purpose-of-Branding_-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_2_2__What-Is-the-Purpose-of-Branding_-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_2_2__What-Is-the-Purpose-of-Branding_.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s first understand what <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">branding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em> is<\/em>. In simple terms, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">branding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the process of creating your company identity. That includes the name, design, and\/or insignia associated with your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s so much more than just <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-choose-the-best-fonts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fonts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/color-theory\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">colors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and logos. But they all combine to position how your brand ultimately presents itself to customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a concept, b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">randing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has evolved dramatically through the years. The idea of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">branding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been around since 350 A.D. and lives and needs are quite different now compared to then. Nowadays, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">branding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn&#8217;t limited to solely <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/ultimate-logo-guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">picking a logo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a tagline. It includes the development of a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand\u2019s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> presence across points of sale, email, social media, advertising, experiences, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t heart, branding refers to your company identity and the experience you\u2019re trying to convey to customers. Once you understand the message you\u2019re trying to communicate, you can figure out which aspects of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">branding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your company needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Benefits_of_branding\">Benefits of branding<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you have a firm grasp of the concept of branding, let\u2019s dive into why it\u2019s so important for the success of your company. There are a ton of benefits to investing in a strong brand, but the top five reasons are below:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Gives your business an identity<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-157989\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_3_Give-Your-Business-an-Identity-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"business identity\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_3_Give-Your-Business-an-Identity-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_3_Give-Your-Business-an-Identity-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_3_Give-Your-Business-an-Identity.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the modern world, a business is nothing without identity. Think about your favorite companies. It\u2019s not just their products that you like, but the message behind them. There\u2019s identity and personality behind all the products you use, which helps you connect with them. And when you buy something new, you consider what the product and company stands for. That&#8217;s brand identity in action.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a reason we&#8217;re attracted to luxury <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> products. Even when people can find similar, cheaper products from other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brands<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Luxury <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brands<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have built their brand identity on the basis of high-quality materials, opulence, and sophistication. They\u2019re not just selling a product. They\u2019re selling a luxurious experience. And you\u2019ve bought into it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When building your brand identity, ask what you and your company stand for. Why would someone want your products? And how do you want customers to feel when using them?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. Brands create a connection with consumers<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-158010\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_9_9_create_a_connection_with_consumers-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"consumer connection \" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_9_9_create_a_connection_with_consumers-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_9_9_create_a_connection_with_consumers-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_9_9_create_a_connection_with_consumers.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your business identity&#8217;s established, consumers connect and relate to it. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Branding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps build a bridge between your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and consumers. Research shows that people prefer buying products from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brands<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they trust.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customers are more likely to invest in products they have an emotional connection with. Through strong <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">branding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can potentially push a first-time buyer into a returning brand advocate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Branding helps you stand out from the crowd<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-158031\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_16_stand-out-from-the-crowd-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"branding to standout from the crowd\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_16_stand-out-from-the-crowd-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_16_stand-out-from-the-crowd-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_16_stand-out-from-the-crowd.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond creating a personality for your business, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">branding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps customers distinguish you from competitors. If you\u2019re a new company, focus your efforts on establishing how you\u2019re different from the rest. Then convey that in your branding. Perhaps it\u2019s a signature color, an embellished seal on a mailed envelope, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/20-cool-logo-designs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">modern logo design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/17-best-cursive-calligraphy-fonts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">special calligraphic font<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you always use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A potential customer should be able to clearly understand why you\u2019re different from your competitors. Is it quality? A luxury experience? Something sensorial? Whatever your company stands for \u2013 or whatever sets it apart \u2013 should be taken into account when developing your branding. The more effort and creativity you put into <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">branding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the easier it will be to communicate this value proposition to consumers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>4. Branding supports marketing<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-158052\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_8_marketing-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_8_marketing-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_8_marketing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_8_marketing.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Branding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a type of marketing. Creating a clear image for your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps advertise it by creating an emotional connection with potential customers. In the future, this well-established identity will aid you in creating online and offline advertising campaigns. You\u2019ll simply need to follow the already established <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> guidelines to create your marketing campaign.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget that as time goes by, your brand can (and should) evolve. So brand guidelines from 15 years ago don\u2019t necessarily need to be shown in an advertising campaign (unless you\u2019re going for nostalgia).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>5. Build brand awareness through branding<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-158073\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_7_brand_awarenes-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_7_brand_awarenes-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_7_brand_awarenes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_7_brand_awarenes.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> awareness combines the aforementioned details into one big concept. It\u2019s a marketing term used to describe the degree of consumer recognition of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by name. This is especially important if you\u2019re planning to produce different products under the same <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> umbrella. By investing in branding, you<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help push customers to try your other products.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s some of the major benefits of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">branding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Hopefully that&#8217;s helped establish the importance of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">branding. Now i<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t\u2019s time to dive into some of the key elements of branding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Elements_of_branding\">Elements of branding<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the branding process varies company by company, there are common elements that you\u2019ll need to keep in mind regardless of your business size or industry. Consider these four elements of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">branding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help get you on the right path:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>1. Mission statement<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-158220\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_5_4_Company-Mission-Statement-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_5_4_Company-Mission-Statement-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_5_4_Company-Mission-Statement-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_5_4_Company-Mission-Statement.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mission statement is a short summary of what your company does and why it exists. This is important for any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand. I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t\u2019s hard to build a brand around a company without an operational mission. This is not only important for attracting customers, but also for keeping your internal teams motivated and focused. It should be just a few sentences, but serve as a checklist to see if you\u2019re on the right track with everything from marketing to strategy and product development.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. Visual design elements<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-158241\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_12_Visual-Elements-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_12_Visual-Elements-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_12_Visual-Elements-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_12_Visual-Elements.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This includes logo, color palette, fonts, and the visual impression that your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> leaves on its customers. When done well, your consumers should be able to easily recognize your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> purely based on these elements. It\u2019s also important to be able to communicate your message through design, as people often prefer visuals over typographic copy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Brand positioning<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-158178\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_10_brand_positioning-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_10_brand_positioning-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_10_brand_positioning-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_10_brand_positioning.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> positioning is the place that you want to occupy in your customer\u2019s mind. While the mission statement has an effect on your business from within, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> positioning helps differentiate you from other companies, maximizing relevancy among your customer base. Ask what benefits you want people to think of when asked about your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is where positioning comes into play.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>4. Online presence<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-158199\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_13_Online-Presence-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_13_Online-Presence-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_13_Online-Presence-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_13_Online-Presence.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can\u2019t have a successful business without communicating with people online. This can take the form of creating your own website to establishing a strong presence on social media platforms like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/how-do-you-get-instagram-likes-and-followers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/how-do-you-go-viral-on-tiktok\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TikTok<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_create_a_brand\">How to create a brand<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> branding <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can\u2019t exist without one another. In order to succeed at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">branding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you need to understand the basics of <em>creating<\/em> a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, what exactly does it take to create a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strong brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Establish your target audience<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-158262\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_4_target_audience-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_4_target_audience-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_4_target_audience-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_4_target_audience.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who are you trying to sell to? Before you can build a brand, you have to understand who your target audience is. As you tackle branding decisions like picking fonts and colors, consider what&#8217;ll resonate best with your target audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Align your mission statement and brand values<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-158157 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_17_brand_values-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"branding \u2013 mission statement\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_17_brand_values-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_17_brand_values-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_17_brand_values.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a target audience in mind, it\u2019s time to answer some pivotal questions. Why does your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exist? What&#8217;s the goal? Your mission statement is the foundation of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The more thought and effort you put into codifying brand values, the better positioned your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be to take on hard business questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Determine visual design elements<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-158241\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_12_Visual-Elements-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_12_Visual-Elements-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_12_Visual-Elements-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_12_Visual-Elements.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the conceptual elements are the foundation for your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the visuals are what will help you sell it to potential customers. Your logo, fonts, colors, and website design are only some of the things you\u2019ll need to work on when creating your own <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The better the tools that you use for it, the better results you\u2019ll get. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picsart<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great place to start to create your brand visual elements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Establish your brand identity<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-158136\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_14_target_audience-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_14_target_audience-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_14_target_audience-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_14_target_audience.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where it all comes together. Now that you\u2019ve outlined your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> promise, you\u2019re able to establish a unique identity for your company. In the long run, this is what helps customers develop an emotional connection to your products and brand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And you\u2019re all set. Creating a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not as hard as you might\u2019ve imagined. All it takes is some thoughtful consideration and the right tools to pull it together. That\u2019s where Picsart comes into play.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Make_branding_designs_to_empower_your_business\">Make branding designs to empower your business<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important elements of any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is its visuals. Design is crucial to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand\u2019s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> success and it\u2019s important to use the right tools to achieve great results. Whether it comes to creating a logo, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/business-card-examples\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or any other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> visual, Picsart can be your go-to all-in-one creative platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply open the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/editing-tools\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picsart app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your phone or the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/editing-tools\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picsart web editor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your browser and:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Create a brand logo<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-158094 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_15_logo-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"branding \u2013\u00a0logo\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_15_logo-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_15_logo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_15_logo.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picsart offers a countless number of fonts as well as a huge number of #FreeToEdit photos that you can use for your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whether you want to create a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/30-logo-designs-and-how-to-create-your-own\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">typography-based logo or a visual one<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are tons of options to choose from.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Create promotional brand designs<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-158115 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_6_Promotional-Sticker_poster-Social-Media-Post-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"branding \u2013\u00a0promo designs\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_6_Promotional-Sticker_poster-Social-Media-Post-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_6_Promotional-Sticker_poster-Social-Media-Post-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/03\/blog_Branding-Elements_1200x800_6_Promotional-Sticker_poster-Social-Media-Post.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picsart has tools and templates that make the process of designing easy and entertaining. Experiment with different photo effects, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/image-upscale\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upscale images<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/text-editor\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">add text<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and create your own custom <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/sticker-maker\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stickers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Once you\u2019ve nailed down a brand design you like, you can save that aesthetic as a Replays to effectively <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-use-photo-presets-filters\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create your own presets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Edit branded social media posts<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to e-commerce is having an established brand presence on social media. Strong visuals are the easiest way to achieve this. You need good design to capture consumer attention. Picsart creative tools make quick and quality edits a hassle-free and fun experience. Not sure where to begin? Check out Picsart <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/picsart\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinterest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/picsart\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> accounts for inspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now it\u2019s time to go build <em>your<\/em> brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/editing-tools\"><b><i>Create at the Speed of Culture<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b><i>Picsart is a full ecosystem of free-to-use content, powerful tools, and creator inspiration. 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