iCHEF works with restaurant owners to design and deliver POS technology and services. With a desire to expand into other sectors down the line through subsidiaries, the iCHEF team required a parent company. Entto was conceived from this need, and with that also came the need for a logo and visual identity that would be reflected as such in the brand hierarchy.
While iCHEF was focused on restaurants and cafes, Entto's reach would be much broader to encompass other sectors as well. The brand's voice had to strike a balance between consumer and B2B, with an emphasis on smart, focused, and dependable.
Entto
Brand identity, Art direction, Project management, Logo design
At the very core of Entto's principles was one guiding star: connection. Regardless of industry, every business owner seeks that connection to their consumers - and Entto's POS services sit both physically and metaphorically in that position. The logo subtly hints to this by utilising the crossbar of the letter 't' to symbolise a bridge that connects businesses to consumers. Having the bridge curved and slightly tapered - as opposed to straight and flat - speaks to the dynamism of the company and the non-linear approach to their craft.
Athemaster
Brand identity
Athemaster is a data consultancy that uses the latest in open-source technology to provide clients with tailor-made solutions to their business problems. Emerging from the pandemic with a cooperate identity that has remained unchanged since their establishment eight years ago, they felt the time was right for a brand refresh. The goal was to achieve a more modern look that better spoke to their business offerings of being data-first.
The old logo takes inspiration from the owl of Athena, also known as Minerva, which is seen as a symbol of knowledge and wisdom throughout the Western world. With respect to its legacy and meaning, the approach was to create a simpler and more recognizable logomark that could be seen as an evolution of what came before.
A cool green hue extracted from the old logo was made the primary colour, supported by the introduction of fern green and lime. This palette was put together to evoke a response that is natural, human and professional.
Much like being a data consultant, the choice of typeface had to be smart, formal and approachable. Raleway fit the bill for its elegance and versatility. Its distinctive ligatures and terminals keeps it from getting too lost in the sea of sameness. Working well for both print and web, it equally holds it own be it for headers or body copy.
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