Connecting Emotional Experiences To Your Brand In Your Physical Space.
Have you ever walked into a 50’s-themed diner and felt like you were transported back in time? I was with my wife and kids at a local diner and as I opened the front door there was a jukebox playing “Shake, Rattle & Roll,” the wait staff wore poodle skirts, and the walls were filled with 50’s décor — right down to the front end of an old car sticking out of the wall.
This diner had mastered the art of creating an environment that makes you feel a certain way. It was like time slowed down in our fast-paced world. We sat as a family and enjoyed being in the moment, instantly forming a strong positive association with the diner. It was a powerful reminder of the importance of brand association and the emotions we feel in certain environments.
Your workplace presents a similar front-line opportunity to make a lasting first impression on every visitor — clients, prospects, vendor partners, and potential employees. The way your company presents itself throughout your physical space, and the feelings people experience as they walk through it, is what we call effective environmental branding.
Why Do You Need a Branded Environment?
In today’s world, environmental branding has become a critical part of your overall brand strategy. Unlike your online presence, your workplace is where your brand truly comes alive. It allows people to personally connect with your brand and form emotional bonds with it. This can have a profound impact on anyone who steps into your space and becomes a meaningful brand touchpoint.
Environmental branding goes far beyond placing logos on walls. It represents the characteristics of a business through multiple disciplines including interior design, circulation, logistics, graphic design, branding, materials, lighting, and more. These elements work together to create a cohesive branded environment that aligns your brand’s intentions with your customers’ experience.
Keep It Simple — With Branded Environments, Less Can Be More
* Start by identifying why you need a branded environment. Is it to build pride among your team? Improve recruiting? Enhance customer experience?
* Once you determine the “why,” move on to the “who.” Who are you trying to reach? Consider a journey audit to identify the zones in your workspace that influence different audiences.
* After defining your why and who, refine the message you want to convey. Make sure your message is clear, purposeful, and tailored to each audience.
Call the Brandit team today for your space audit. We’ll walk you through our 6-step process to uncover hidden opportunities and create memorable brand experiences for both your customers and your employees.
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