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Brand Identity Services

What is Brand Identity?

A brand identity is not decoration applied to a strategy. It is the strategy made visible. The work we do here is concerned with how a brand looks, moves, and feels to the people it is trying to reach — and how consistently it does so across every surface it occupies.

We develop visual systems that have a point of view. Not trend-led, not safe, not average. The identities we build are rooted in the strategic work that precedes them, which means every decision — the typeface, the palette, the mark itself — can be explained by something true about the brand, not just something that looked good in the concept presentation.

Our identity work spans logo and symbol design, typography, colour systems, brand guidelines, packaging, and the full range of visual assets needed to bring a brand to life. We work across industries and formats, from intimate F&B concepts to national-scale campaigns for government institutions. The ambition is the same in both cases: a visual identity that is distinctive enough to be recognised and coherent enough to be trusted.

Every identity we deliver includes a guidelines document that functions as a working tool, not a compliance manual. It exists so that anyone who touches the brand after us can make decisions we would stand behind.

Brand Identity Services

  • Brand Guidelines
  • Brand Identites
  • Illustration
  • Logo Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Visual Systems
Our Process
Our creative process is built on a series of four rigorous, interconnected procedures that adhere to proven design practices.
01
Discovery
Discovery
We begin by understanding the intent behind your brand, not just the brief. Through structured conversations with your leadership, we surface the ambitions and assumptions that shape every decision that follows.
02
Strategy
Strategy
With a clear understanding of why, we build the strategic foundation: positioning, architecture, and messaging. This is the document all work traces back to.
03
Design
Design
Strategy becomes visible. We develop the visual identity, communication systems, and creative work. Every decision is rooted in the foundation we built together. Nothing is arbitrary.
04
Delivery
Delivery
We hand over a brand ready to be used, with guidelines built for real decisions. Where needed, we stay involved to ensure the work lands the way it was intended.

Frequently Asked Questions About Brand Identity Services

What is brand identity design?

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Brand identity design is the visual system that gives a brand its recognisable look and feel, including the logo, colours, typography, imagery, and design rules that hold it all together. At Wherefore, brand identity isn't decoration. It's strategy made visible: every visual decision traces back to the thinking that came before it.

What's the difference between a logo and brand identity?

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A logo is one element. Brand identity is the entire visual system that includes the logo plus colours, typography, layout principles, photography style, illustration, packaging, and digital application. A logo alone can't carry a brand; identity is what gives the logo context, consistency, and meaning across every touchpoint.

How much does brand identity design cost in Singapore?

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Brand identity design in Singapore typically ranges from SGD $5,000 to $60,000+, depending on scope. A logo-and-essentials package may sit at the lower end, while a full brand identity system with packaging, guidelines, and rollout for an established company can reach the upper range. Wherefore provides tailored proposals after an initial scoping call.

How long does a brand identity project take?

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A typical brand identity project at Wherefore takes 6–12 weeks. This includes discovery, concept development, design refinement, and production of guidelines and assets. Larger projects with packaging, environmental design, or multi-language rollout can extend to 16 weeks or more. Clear timelines are set at the start of every engagement.

What's included in a brand identity package?

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A complete brand identity package from Wherefore typically includes: primary and secondary logo lockups, colour palette, typography system, imagery and illustration direction, iconography, application examples (digital, print, packaging), and a comprehensive brand guidelines document. Add-ons may include packaging design, environmental graphics, and animated logo treatments.

Do I need brand strategy before brand identity?

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We strongly recommend it. Brand identity built without a strategy often looks good but fails to mean anything leading to inconsistent marketing and forgettable design. At Wherefore, brand strategy comes before identity by default, because design decisions are easier to defend and harder to argue with when there's a clear strategic foundation behind them.
Can Wherefore redesign an existing brand identity?
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Yes. Wherefore specialises in rebrands evolving existing identities without losing the recognition you've already built. We audit what's working, identify what's outdated, and design a refreshed identity system that respects your brand equity while moving it forward. Read our guide on How to Rebrand Without Losing Recognition for more.
Daniel Ho
Chief Executive Officer
Netball Singapore
Growing netball in Singapore means inspiring current and future generations. Wherefore branded our flagship event with a culturally relevant identity that spoke to young Singaporeans, without losing what makes our sport special. The team was sharp and collaborative throughout, and the shift in how young fans engage and emotionally connect with the event has been our biggest win.
Huang Xiaojing
Senior Communications Manager
Chinese Development Assistance Council
We needed a creative partner who could tell our story in a way that felt genuine and relatable. Wherefore took the time to understand our brand and the communities we serve, really listened to what mattered to us, and delivered a video that felt warm, sincere, and true to us.
Lim Wei Ling
Manager
Qi Ji Retail Services
We engaged Wherefore team to support us through a brand identity refresh, and the engagement has been a valuable one for our team. They really took the time to understand our business and helped us look at our brand strategy with fresh eyes, bringing a useful sense of alignment to our internal thinking and how we portray ourselves to our customers.
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