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Have we been calling things “brand systems” that are not truly systems? We deliver guidelines, libraries and beautifully organized assets, yet most of them function as archives rather than operational tools. As organizations grow, the gap between intention and execution widens, and brand begins to drift under real world pressure.
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Brand Guidelines for Awbeet are coming together.
Building a system that goes beyond just a logo—covering typography, color, spacing, iconography, and visual principles to create a brand that's consistent across every touchpoint.
Still refining a few details, but I'm excited about how it's shaping up.
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I’m exploring two homepage hero directions for a Scramble Systems concept and testing which layout communicates the message more effectively.
Both directions use the same core idea: helping small teams deliver big wins in tough situations.
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The large brand title creates a strong first impression, while the green content block makes the key message feel direct and contained.
Direction 2 feels more dynamic and action-driven.
The headline becomes the main focus, the green emphasis adds more energy, and the large athlete image makes the concept feel more immediate.
Direction 1: bold, structured, brand-forward
Direction 2: dynamic, focused, action-driven
Which direction feels stronger for a consulting/leadership website?
5 votes
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Just shipped: an interactive brand book for Tandoori Flames, a charcoal-grill restaurant in Ajman, UAE. 🔥
Restaurant brand guidelines usually die as a PDF in someone's inbox. Meanwhile the menu printer uses one shade of red, the social designer uses another, and six months later the brand looks like three different restaurants.
So this one lives at a URL instead. Full identity system built as a web experience: logo rules, a palette named in the brand's own language (Tandoor Ember, Cream Naan, Golden Turmeric), typography, voice & tone, and real-world applications from menu covers to storefront signage. One link, whole team, always current.
See it live: Tandoori Flames Brand Book
If you run a food brand and your "brand guidelines" are a logo file floating around on WhatsApp — let's fix that.
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