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Branding Articles & Guides | Raw Studio

Brand strategy, identity and positioning, written for founders. How to build a brand that holds up as the company grows, and what to fix when it does not.

Hand-drawn typography details frame the article title about logos and wordmarks
Branding
October 16, 2026

Logo vs. Wordmark for Founders: Font Matters More Than Case

Choose a wordmark, symbol or combination mark around your brand name, audience and real uses. Learn why consistent typography matters and test your identity at small sizes and across backgrounds.

Philippe Hong
Philippe Hong
illustration of brand identity
Branding
October 14, 2026

Brand Identity System: 8 Parts That Work Beyond the Logo

Build a brand identity system that connects eight visual and verbal elements. Learn how research, clear guidelines, accessibility checks, and governance keep every touchpoint consistent.

Philippe Hong
Philippe Hong
Illustrated title card introducing brand tone of voice.
Branding
October 12, 2026

Brand Tone of Voice: Real Copy and 4 Dimensions for Marketers

Define a consistent brand voice, then adapt tone to the reader and context. Use a four-dimension workshop framework, illustrative copy, user testing, and clear governance to guide your team.

Philippe Hong
Philippe Hong
Sketch frame illustrating an Australian rebranding plan.
Branding
October 9, 2026

Practitioner led rebranding for Australian brands: ASIC, IP & SEO plan

Plan an Australian rebrand from strategy and naming to ASIC, trade mark checks, employee rollout, and SEO migration, with clear owners and post-launch measurement.

Philippe Hong
Philippe Hong
Brand messaging title card with hand-drawn framework marks
Branding
October 3, 2026

Build, Test, and Enforce Brand Messaging in 6 Steps

Build brand messaging your team can use and customers can understand. Follow six steps to research, draft, test, and govern clear positioning, proof-backed message pillars, and consistent copy.

Philippe Hong
Philippe Hong
Hand-drawn eight-week brand strategy roadmap for Australian founders
Branding
October 2, 2026

Ship a Testable Brand Strategy in 8 Weeks for Australian Founders

Build a testable brand in eight weeks. This practical roadmap helps Australian founders validate positioning, sharpen messaging, create essential assets, and keep the brand consistent as the team grows.

Philippe Hong
Philippe Hong
Branding
September 23, 2026

4 Hour Template First Brand Workshop Agenda That Delivers Decisions

The minimum viable output should be a clear positioning statement, three core values, two personas, and three action items with owners and dates.

Philippe Hong
Philippe Hong
brand naming process
Branding
September 20, 2026

Generate 60–120 Name Ideas: A Practitioner's Brand Naming Process

A practitioner focused brand naming process: generate 60–120 name ideas, score and clear finalists, run low cost tests, then file trademarks.

Philippe Hong
Philippe Hong
Branding
March 18, 2025

Meta’s Messenger Logo U-Turn: A Branding Disaster

Meta's decision to revert its Messenger logo back to its original blue has sparked confusion, frustration, and backlash from both...

Philippe Hong
Philippe Hong
Branding
September 29, 2023

Tweeting into the Future: How the 'Twitter X Logo 2023' Marks a New Era in Digital Branding

The digital landscape is ever-evolving, and with it, the need for brands to adapt and innovate becomes imperative. In the...

Philippe Hong
Philippe Hong
Branding
February 22, 2022

Successful Branding for Your Digital Product: Why & How?

If I say toothpaste, what comes to mind? Or if I say happy meal? If you said Colgate and McDonald’s,...

Aanchal Bhutani
Aanchal Bhutani
Branding
January 31, 2022

Design Guide for Startup Founders Building a Product

You have found your lightbulb moment and have an idea to revolutionise an industry. You’re ready to start your business;...

Aanchal Bhutani
Aanchal Bhutani