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Case study · Brand strategy & identity · 2024

Value Axis

A complete identity for a Dubai tax, accounting and IT consultancy that wanted to look like a firm that commands respect before a word is spoken.

ClientValue Axis Consultancy
RoleFreelance designer
ScopeIdentity · Visual system · Pitch deck · Mockups
ToolsIllustrator · InDesign · Photoshop · Figma
Value Axis website on a desktop monitor in a red-panelled study
The client

Chartered accountants and technology specialists in Dubai, covering VAT, corporate tax, financial reporting, CFO services and IT.

The goal

A fresh identity that signals trust and innovation together, lifts market visibility and positions Value Axis as a regional leader.

The outcome

A full brand system: logo suite, colour, type, stationery, mockups and a pitch deck, ready for every touchpoint.

Design direction

“Look like a firm that commands respect before a word is spoken.”

Design process

Concept ideation

Initial concepts were sketched by hand, alongside abstract geometric approaches, exploring logomarks that convey precision, structure and financial authority.

Sketchbook page of early V letterform logo sketches Sketchbook page of further logo concept sketches

Three directions

Direction A: rounded interlocking letterform concept in blue, purple, teal and orange
Direction AWordmark concept: structured letterforms
Direction B: angular V and arrow icon in blue, teal and orange
Direction BIcon + wordmark combination
Direction C: flowing V mark in navy and teal
Direction C · SelectedGeometric icon mark

Final logos

Primary horizontal Value Axis Consultancy logo
Primary: horizontal wordmark, the main brand application
Circular Value Axis badge logo
Secondary: circular badge for events, stamps and social
Value Axis V symbol in navy and gold
Tertiary: standalone symbol for favicon, app icon and embossing

Brand system

Brand colour palette: navy, gold, teal and pale mint
Brand colours: navy, gold, teal and mint
Brand typefaces shown in light and bold weights, including Poppins
Brand typefaces, light and bold
Logo minimum clear space diagrams for each lock-up
Logo minimum clear space
Logo variations on white, black, mint and teal backgrounds
Logo variations across light and dark grounds

In the wild

Value Axis sticker and street A-frame sign
Signage and stickers
Value Axis letterhead on a navy background
Letterhead
Value Axis staff ID card on a lanyard
Staff ID and lanyard
Value Axis site on a phone and a desktop
Digital: mobile and desktop