Best Friends Rescue

Dynamic Brand Identity
2023

Best Friends Rescue (BFR) is a small scale, non-profit registered charity founded in 2003. They are dedicated to saving and re-homing abandoned dogs and cats in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and surrounding areas in Queensland, Australia. 

This concept is modern and fun, with a bright, highly saturated colour palette and playful energy. The aim is to highlight the joy of bringing a pet into your life. 

I took inspiration from aspects of the Best Friends Rescue original logo and style. The beginning of some of these ideas were expressed through their website and community social media. 

Logomarks

Primary Brandmark

Reversed Brandmark

Colour

The Primary colour of sunrise orange represents energy and positivity.

Sunrise Orange with white should be used in the first instance and should represent 60% of all branding. 

Primary

Midnight blue should be used to compliment the primary colours, adding contrast to signage and other collateral.

Midnight should be used for uniforms and other areas where a darker colour may be required. 

Secondary

The accent colours, Sand and Sky, should be used sparingly. These colours should be primarily used for a call to action or to highlight important information. Pops of Sand and Sky can be used through social media to add a playful, fun energy. 

The accent colours should never be used together, or on top of Sunrise orange, or for any version of the logo. 

Accent

Symbols & icons

Photography

  • Stylised

    These images give off a playful energy, expressing the joys of pet ownership. This style should combine stylised images of dogs playing with dogs on plain, branded colours for quotes and information. This style should be used across social media, websites, and collateral.

  • Real Dogs

    Photography of real-life dogs receiving support from our organisation. This type of image typically features dogs who have been recently rescued or injured, or are in need of a foster or forever home. Such visuals often evoke empathy and remind the public of the charity's purpose.

Social Media

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Website

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Merchandising Opportunities

Stationery & Uniforms

Advertising

Brand Identity is of key importance when building mental availability. As people select from a wide range of causes when choosing who to donate to, it is critical that the brand be remembered when they choose to give.

I hope to create a memorable logo alongside consistent branding and messaging, so the next time someone is considering a new pet, or thinking about donating to a charity, they think of Best Friends Rescue first.

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