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Making a Mark: Visual Identity with Tom Geismar

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Value in Authentic Representation

Balancing appropriateness and abstraction in branding is essential; institutions do not need to be merely empty vessels. Utilizing real, relevant representations simplifies understanding for the audience. Successful abstract branding, as demonstrated by Chase Bank, relies on significant exposure; without it, such approaches may lead to confusion rather than clarity.

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