Branding for Cultural Organizations: Build Strong and Memorable Identities
Strategy and Understanding 2
A course by Fidel Peña , Graphic Designer and Creative Director
About the video: Strategy and Understanding 2
Overview
“Next, we’ll conduct thorough research and analysis, including competitor analysis, audience research, and market trends. This step ensures that our visual identity is informed by insights and aligns with industry standards and audience expectations.”
In this video lesson Fidel Peña addresses the topic: Strategy and Understanding 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Branding for Cultural Organizations: Build Strong and Memorable Identities. Unleash the power of branding for cultural organizations! Learn to craft effective visual and verbal identities that captivate audiences..
Partial transcription of the video
“So now that we have a closer pre-selection, the next thing is to start playing with some of these pre-selections, to start thinking about how they could work. We know that word mark would be simple for this concept, so the acronym is the part to work with. So obviously, Working with those acronyms alone is what we want to do. Investigate more which ones we want to work with and which ones not. Like I said, usually we do more than one test. So we can really make sure that we are picking the right one, that we're not making a quick assumption, not doing it the right way. I personally don't th...”
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Course summary for: Branding for Cultural Organizations: Build Strong and Memorable Identities
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Category
Design -
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Branding & Identity, Design, Graphic Design

Fidel Peña
A course by Fidel Peña
Fidel Pena is a distinguished graphic designer and creative director, co-founding Underline Studio in Toronto. Born in El Salvador, his career in design began after moving to Canada, where he discovered his passion for visual storytelling. With a background influenced by a visual artist father and engineer mother, Fidel's approach combines creativity with disciplined structure. He honed his skills at George Brown College, leading to significant roles at Concrete Design and Pentagram, where he collaborated with notable designers and further refined his craft.
In 2005, Fidel and Claire Dawson established Underline Studio, a space dedicated to innovative design solutions. The studio, known for its impactful work in the cultural sector, collaborates with esteemed institutions like the National Gallery of Canada and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Fidel's dedication to design is evident in his commitment to creating brands that resonate deeply with audiences, leveraging a blend of typography, color, and strategic thinking. His work not only enhances visual communication but also bridges connections between literature, art, and design, reflecting his lifelong love for these disciplines.
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