How to have a recognizable brand
and why does it matter so much?

Ako mať rozpoznateľnú značku a prečo na tom tak záleží?

BE DIFFERENT

Why is it important to stand out?

The RECOGNIZABILITY
OF YOUR BRAND
is like a VISUAL
FINGERPRINT,

setting you apart in the vast ocean of the internet crowded with competitive sharks.

BE DIFFERENT

Why is it important to stand out?

The RECOGNIZABILITY
OF YOUR BRAND
is like a VISUAL
FINGERPRINT,

setting you apart in the vast ocean of the internet crowded with competitive sharks.

To be
recognizable,
you need one thing.
BRAND CODES

Aby ste boli rozpoznateľní, potrebujete jedno.

At WAIT WHAT sme tvorcami rozpoznateľných značiek, ktoré si cez brand kódy vytvárajú špeciálne miesto v mysliach a srdciach zákazníkov.

At WAIT WHAT we are creators of recognizable brands that, through brand codes, carve out a special place in the minds and hearts of customers.

CHOOSE A PRODUCT

BRAND CODES

Every single brand code in your visual identity contributes to your uniqueness and memorability. You might know someone who always wears fun socks or never goes without a hat. Now, let’s talk about what those “socks and hats” are for brands.

Typography

Typography plays a crucial role in setting the mood, establishing tone, and building brand awareness—from font choice to letter spacing. Consider the message you want to convey to customers through your typography.

"Typography is the craft that gives human language a lasting visual form."

Robert Bringhurst

Robert Bringhurst

Good typography should be:

Readable, timeless, and functional.

Some brand names also serve as logos, where typography is the main storyteller. When we compare brands like Dior, FedEx, and Dunkin', even without seeing their colours, typography alone conveys a clear message about their character.

PHOTOGRAPHY

You know the saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words"? When it comes to your brand’s photography, it’s an opportunity to tell your story through images and videos, reinforcing your BRAND CODE.

At first glance, you can recognize who these photos belong to, even with both eyes squinted.

Coziness and the warmth of home radiate from every
IKEA photo.

Orange is all about orange, black, love
and bringing people closer together.

COLORS

The colors we choose for your brand will shape your BRAND CODES at every customer touchpoint and play a vital role in how your brand is perceived. Understanding the psychology of colours and the emotions tied to specific shades will influence your creative process.

MASCOT

A mascot embodies everything your brand stands for. It expresses emotions on your behalf, communicates with customers, and serves as an ambassador for your BRAND CODES. A mascot has a strong chance of becoming the most memorable part of your brand. An iconic example is Alzák—the green alien with a Czech accent who gives away 100 tablets weekly. Does he get on our nerves? Absolutely. But is that a problem? Not at all in this case. What matters is that his message sticks, and you won’t easily forget it. Thanks to him, Alza is a top electronics retailer. You’d recognize that annoying Alzák even at midnight.

Good job, Alza. Really.

WHY ARE BRAND CODES
SO IMPORTANT FOR YOUR BRAND?

WHY ARE BRAND CODES SO IMPORTANT FOR YOUR BRAND?

Brand codes strongly influence how your brand is perceived and leave a lasting impression.

ONE OF THE MAIN
REASONS IS

DIFFERENTIATION

Creating unique and recognizable brand codes is what sets your brand apart from the competition. This helps you stand out in the minds of your consumers—and that’s exactly what you want. Trust us.

And as marketing pros, we’ll let you in on one thing - DISTINCTION is worth its weight in gold.

The process begins with understanding your business. From our first meeting, we carefully gather all the information you provide to gain a clear understanding of both you and your customers. During the preparation phase, we define the visual styles we'll work within, study your competition to ensure strong differentiation, and explore various options for visually expressing your brand.

We kick off the creative process with brainstorming and moodboard creation. Here, we focus on selecting a suitable color palette, which greatly influences the overall look and dynamic of your brand's visual identity. Our designers craft specific graphic elements and develop various typography options. This phase yields dozens of concepts, which we then carefully narrow down, selecting only those that meet defined criteria and can represent your brand in the long term. The chosen designs are refined into final versions and applied to sample communications.

During the presentation, we’ll explain the rationale behind each specific design choice. We carefully listen to your opinions and feedback, noting down all insights, ideas, and comments. This allows us to analyse them step-by-step and incorporate any necessary adjustments.

We recontextualize the revised designs, allowing you to see every adjustment in the outputs. After this step, we move to the final approval of the refined designs. Once approved, we proceed with documentation and project delivery.

Can you match these well-known brand codes to their owners?

Do you want to be just as instantly recognizable at first glance WITHOUT A SECOND THOUGHT.