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“Make the Logo Bigger!” – Why your logo shouldn’t be as big as you think
There are phrases that have become almost legendary in marketing meetings. One of them is: "Could we please make the logo bigger?" Anyone who works in marketing has definitely heard it before – often more than once. The discussion about the right logo size seems banal, but it's a prime example of how different perception and reality can be in design. Many decision-makers (especially CEOs) are convinced: the larger the logo, the more visible the brand, the more attention it at
2 days ago


Business with vision
HCG corporate designs is now an official cluster member of Standortagentur Tirol.
Oct 14


The best logo size in times of ChatGPT & AI Search
Imagine: A potential customer is searching for a solution in ChatGPT – and your logo appears right next to your competitor. It's tiny, barely larger than a pinhead. This tiny image is the favicon of your website. This is exactly where the decision is made: Will your brand be recognized immediately – or will it disappear? In times of AI search and generative search, the logo is not just a figurehead, but a strategic competitive advantage.
Oct 6


The Secret to Successful Design Projects: Clear Communication, Honest Feedback
At HCG corporate designs, we’ve developed a feedback process that eliminates the guesswork, builds trust, and keeps projects on track from day one. In this article, we'll share how we gather honest client feedback and turn it into a powerful driver for project success.
Sep 16


What Makes Branding Truly Recognizable (and Why a Logo Alone Isn’t Enough)
Many businesses fall into the trap of equating branding with having a logo. But recognition and trust don’t come from a single graphic – they’re built through a cohesive experience.
For instance, 81% of consumers say they need to trust a brand before considering a purchase, highlighting that perception and consistency are key. (shapo.io)
In this article, we’ll unpack what truly makes a brand memorable – and why you need more than just a logo to achieve it.
Sep 1


Communication is (almost) everything – Why branding projects often fail and how we prevent that
In our work at HCG corporate designs, we see it again and again: Branding and web design projects rarely fail because of design. They...
Aug 4


How we develop the ideal “brand vibe” with the client
Before we create even a single pixel of the design, we at HCG corporate designs clarify one central question:
How shall the brand feel?
This so-called "brand vibe" – the emotional impact of the brand – is, for us, the crux of a successful branding project. Because one thing is clear: anyone who waits to figure out what their brand actually wants to express during the design process is wasting time, energy, and money.
Jun 16


Good organization is the key to success – and we know what we’re talking about
In over 15 years of working with international clients from more than 25 industries and working in quality and process management for 7...
Apr 21


The Ultimate Masterclass for Branding & Web Design
The last four months have been incredibly intense. With the support of Wix Studio, we produced our first masterclass with the promising...
Mar 7


Why your company needs a corporate design manual – and how it ensures your independence
Entrepreneurs are people who love their freedom and therefore want to make their own decisions. But this freedom of choice is limited...
Jan 20


Branding among animals: With blue feet to fame, honor and success
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn About Branding from a Blue-Footed Booby
Nov 18, 2024


The power of first impressions: Why investors and banks care about branding
First impressions count in the business world, too. Whether a company is looking for investors or applying for a bank loan, the potential...
Oct 8, 2024
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