One of the most outstanding things about the visual identity of a brand isn't about looking pretty, but deciding who/what the brand is, what purpose you serve, and whom you are serving it to.
I just recently concluded a successful logo project for an up-and-coming agricultural firm, with the objective of standing out as bold, reliable and luxurious.
In all, we didn't just want to make things look beautiful, but to carve a visual path that would be rewarding in the long run.