Cycle Block

Identity and branding

What makes a great brand? We believe it comes down to three Cs – consistency, clarity and creativity.

It must be consistent in every touch it makes with its audiences. Wherever, whenever and however it communicates, the brand must look, sound and feel the same. It has to be clear in its purpose and messaging. Whatever the audience, the brand must be easily understood, instantly recognisable and always compelling. Finally, it must be built on creativity.

Great brands are those that find a point of difference. A uniquely engaging outlook. A way of communicating that makes them irresistible and unforgettable. We’re rigorous in applying all three every time we’re tasked with creating a brand identity.

It’s an approach that’s seen us play an integral part in changing the face of major names across the UK – and in creating entirely new ones. From the name of your business right down to the way your stationery is designed, we can help you look the way you’d like, talk the way you need and feel the way you must to generate the results you want.

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Alterian

The innovative offering of Alterian demands an innovative messaging structure and look. So when we were asked to develop a positioning for the company, we decided that we weren't going to be constrained by anything 'ordinary'.

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AXA

We have worked as a strategic partner with AXA Distribution Services on the Elevate Brand since its launch.

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IGEL

Thin clients from IGEL really stand out in a crowded marketplace. These devices have evolved to meet the challenges of thin client computing, offering more functionality and flexibility than other products. So to make the most of this exciting offering, IGEL needed a new brand that spelled out just how different its products and approach really are...

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South West RDA

South West RDA were setting up 5 business support ‘networks’, connecting industry, the public sector and academia. These networks are collectively known as ‘iNets South West’.

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Kcom

With a new brand, a new business and a potentially market-changing new position, Kcom had a lot to talk about… and a very tight deadline to meet.

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Kcom

Though Kcom is an exciting new business, it’s no unreliable start-up. It was created in 2009, through the merge of Affiniti and Kingston Communications, two established businesses within the KCOM Group

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MINI Financial Services

MINI Financial Services provides a range of finance and insurance products to MINI drivers in the UK.

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Motivation

Motivation wanted to create a way of communicating their message on a number of different levels through a set of communication tools.

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Ordnance Survey

We've helped OS with a number of branding projects, including sub-brands to promote specific projects and products...

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Sinfonia Asset Management

When Sinfonia first approached Proctor and Stevenson, it was an investment proposition without any context – no identity, no marketing materials, no website – not even a name!

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SN Systems

Bristol-based, but internationally important, SN Systems are the people behind the people behind Playstation games. The company needed a brand and website to match the renowned development tools it produces.

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Southampton Solent University

Following the news that it had achieved university status in 2005, Southampton Solent University appointed Proctors to develop a new brand identity – on an ultra-tight two-month turnaround.

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South West Science and Industry Council (SWSIC)

South West Science and Industry Council had successfully developed a strong relationship with the South West RDA. By working together, these organisations have acted as a catalyst for innovation in large and small enterprises.

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VOSA

VOSA – the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency – is part of the Department for Transport. And it approached Proctors with a substantial challenge...

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Xenel

As one of the foremost industrial groups in the Middle East, human resources is clearly an important issue for Xenel. To provide a world-class HR function for the entire Group - and possibly beyond - it established Expansis, a Xenel-owned human resources company.