Auto-Wares

Tech Expo 2022 Branding

The project centered on revitalizing the branding for Auto-Wares’ 2022 convention held at the DeVos Conference Center in Grand Rapids. As a major event for the automotive parts distribution company, the convention required a fresh, cohesive brand identity to enhance the attendee experience, promote engagement, and reflect the company's commitment to innovation and excellence.

Overview

Objectives

  1. Refresh the Brand Identity:
    • Develop a modern and cohesive brand identity that resonates with the company’s values and mission.
    • Ensure consistency across all visual elements, including logos, color schemes, typography, and graphics.
  2. Enhance Event Experience:
    • Create an engaging and visually appealing environment for attendees.
    • Utilize branding to facilitate navigation and provide a memorable experience.
  3. Promote Engagement:
    • Design marketing materials that attract and inform attendees.
    • Encourage interaction and participation through well-branded signage, digital displays, and promotional items.

Process:

  1. Research and Planning:
    • Conducted thorough research on Auto-Wares' brand history, values, and target audience.
    • Analyzed past conventions to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for brand enhancement.
  2. Brand Development:
    • Logo and Visual Identity:
      • Updated the existing logo to reflect a modern aesthetic while retaining recognizable elements to maintain brand continuity.
      • Developed a new color palette that conveys energy, innovation, and professionalism.
      • Selected typography that complements the new visual identity and ensures readability across all materials.
    • Graphics and Imagery:
      • Created custom graphics and imagery that align with the new brand identity and enhance the visual appeal of the convention space.
  3. Design and Implementation:
    • Marketing Materials:
      • Designed brochures, flyers, and digital marketing assets to promote the convention.
      • Ensured all materials were visually cohesive and aligned with the updated brand identity.

The project centered on revitalizing Auto-Wares' brand identity to reflect its core values and mission while ensuring consistency across all visual elements. This involved updating the existing logo to maintain brand continuity while infusing it with a modern aesthetic. A new color palette was carefully selected to convey energy, innovation, and professionalism, aligning with the company's forward-thinking approach. Typography was meticulously chosen to complement the updated visual identity, ensuring readability across various materials. Additionally, custom graphics and imagery were created to enhance the visual appeal of the convention space, creating an immersive and engaging environment for attendees.

Result

The results of the project were impactful and far-reaching. The catalog, designed with the refreshed branding, was not only printed but also successfully distributed to thousands of customers and vendors. This widespread dissemination ensured that the new brand identity reached a vast audience, effectively communicating Auto-Wares' values and offerings to potential clients and partners.

Furthermore, the branding developed for the convention was leveraged to create additional promotional materials for the Tech Expo, further extending the reach and impact of the new identity. These materials likely included brochures, banners, digital assets, and promotional items, all designed to align seamlessly with the overarching brand aesthetic and messaging. By consistently applying the new branding across multiple touchpoints, Auto-Wares was able to reinforce its brand presence and create a cohesive brand experience for Expo attendees.