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Guidelines for Ecommerce Furniture Brand

Project Type

Branding / Art Direction/ Graphic Design

Date

December 2020

Location

Honolulu, HI

Credit

Roberto Barrientos, Art Director
Eddie Castillo, Brand Director

Project

Brand Guidelines for E-commerce Store

Member

Valyou Furniture

Valyōu, an emerging e-commerce furniture company, launched its first-generation brand identity in 2020, capturing a youthful and vibrant essence that resonates with a fresh, modern audience. This brand identity is a bold declaration of the company’s mission to make stylish, quality furniture accessible and enjoyable for a new generation of homeowners. The brand is driven by its core values: affordability without compromise, customer-centricity, and a cheeky, challenger spirit that sets it apart in a competitive market.

The visual identity is anchored by a bright and energetic color palette featuring the signature Valyōu Orange, complemented by a clean Valyōu White, deep Valyōu Black, and a neutral Valyōu Sand Grey. These colors are carefully chosen to create an exciting and approachable brand image, with the vibrant orange injecting energy and enthusiasm into every touchpoint. Helvetica and Roboto, the brand’s chosen typefaces, further enhance this youthful culture with their modern, clean lines, ensuring legibility and consistency across all platforms, from digital interfaces to printed materials.

The furniture’s brand guidelines extend to every aspect of its visual and experiential presence, ensuring a cohesive and memorable customer experience. The stationery suite is designed with simplicity and functionality in mind, using the signature Orange as an accent color to make the brand instantly recognizable. Business cards, letterheads, and packaging materials are sleek and modern, embodying the brand’s commitment to making furniture shopping as stylish and straightforward as possible.

In advertising, the brand leverages its cheeky challenger identity, using bold headlines and vibrant visuals that stand out in the crowded digital marketplace. The advertising strategy is playful yet polished, appealing to a young audience that values both aesthetics and affordability. Whether through social media campaigns, digital ads, or print materials, the messaging is consistent: Valyōu is here to disrupt the traditional furniture industry with fresh ideas and stylish designs.

The retail experience, whether online or in pop-up stores, is designed to be intuitive and engaging. The website mirrors the brand’s clean and vibrant aesthetic, with user-friendly navigation and high-quality imagery that showcases the furniture in real-life settings. Pop-up stores and events, when they occur, are immersive experiences that bring the Valyōu brand to life, offering customers a hands-on opportunity to explore the products and engage with the brand in a more personal way.

This first-generation brand identity set the stage for Valyōu’s growth, laying a strong foundation for building a loyal customer base. Every element, from the bold color palette to the advertising, works together to create a brand that is both accessible and aspirational, perfectly positioned to capture the hearts and homes of a new generation.

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