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05 / 05 · SERVICES

Brand Identity

Memorable at first glance, coherent at second. From brand strategy and visual identity to a complete CIS manual — one team, the whole set. What you walk away with isn't a logo file; it's a brand system built to last 5 years.

Start a project See pricing From USD $2,000 · 4-6 weeks
TYPEProject · One-time
SCOPEStrategy + Visual + CIS
TIMELINE4-6 weeks
PRICINGFrom USD $2,000 · One-time
DELIVERY⬤ 5-year brand assets
A · What this is

A brand isn't a logo — it's the slot you own in a client's mind.

Many companies think "a new logo equals a brand upgrade." Wrong. A logo is the most surface-level visual output of a brand system — beneath it sit five layers: strategy, positioning, voice, visual, application. Drop one, and the brand blurs in your client's mind.

OAKOrc doesn't do brand identity the "designer hands you 3 options, pick one" way. We start with a brand strategy interview to figure out who you are, who you exist for, how you differ from competitors — then move to visuals. So what you get isn't just a logo file; it's a full set of brand assets that holds for 5 years.

Common market practice

"Give me 5 logo options, I'll pick one." The designer delivers the files and leaves — no strategy, no application guidelines, and the brand drifts within six months.

OAKOrc approach

From strategy interview → positioning statement → visual direction → full CIS manual → application demos. A brand that lives long and roots deep.

B · Who this is for

Who should commit to a full brand identity?

  • Startups — building from zero, need one set of brand assets to face investors, employees, and customers at once
  • Legacy businesses in transition — history on the books, but visuals stuck 10-20 years back, ready to reposition
  • Franchise HQs — multiple branches need unified visuals; stop each store improvising and breaking consistency
  • Brand upgrades — already have a logo but it feels "less and less like us," needs realigning to current positioning

Not for you if:

  • You only need a minor logo tweak — an individual designer is cheaper
  • Budget under USD $1,000 — we have an entry tier, not shown here, ask us directly
  • You need a full CIS in 2 weeks — we don't take rush jobs; brand done fast isn't brand done well
C · What's included

From strategy to application, this is what you get.

  • Brand strategy interview · 2-hour deep session — positioning statement, target audience, competitor analysis
  • Logo design · 3 concepts, 2 revisions — primary, secondary, monochrome versions
  • Full color system · primary, secondary, application ratios, CMYK print values
  • Typography system · Chinese + English typefaces, hierarchy, use cases
  • Application demos · business card, email signature, social posts, slide template
  • Full CIS manual · PDF + Word, every guideline in one document
  • Source files · AI, SVG, PNG in multiple formats, easy to extend yourself later

Not included:

  • Brand naming (add-on from USD $1,000)
  • Brand story copywriting (add-on from USD $830)
  • Packaging design and physical print production (we recommend print partners)
D · FAQ

The 7 things clients ask most.

Your quote is much higher than others — what's the difference?

The market does brand identity anywhere from USD $700 to $17,000. Our price reflects: a single point of contact, custom design, no outsourcing, a full CIS manual, and one month of post-launch consulting. If those don't matter to you, cheaper is the smarter buy. If they do, we can talk ROI — but we don't just cut the price.

How many concepts and revisions?

Logo: 3 concepts, 2 revisions. Application demos: 1 concept, 1 revision. Full CIS manual: 1 draft, 1 revision. Beyond scope is billed separately (from USD $100 per revision). Open-ended revisions hurt both sides.

How soon do you start after signing?

Within 3-5 business days of the deposit clearing, starting with a 2-hour strategy interview. The whole project runs 4-6 weeks, with weekly progress syncs.

What if I'm not happy with the final result?

Our process is built so every stage has a checkpoint — align positioning after the strategy interview, confirm visual direction before detailing, applications last. So "everything's done and I hate it" is nearly impossible here. If it does happen, delivered stages are settled pro-rata and untouched later stages are cancelled.

Can I do just one part, for example only the logo?

Yes, but up front: a standalone logo won't make your brand last. If budget only allows a logo, we have an entry "Logo + Basic Identity" tier from USD $400 — ask directly. But if you want a brand for the long run, do the full CIS in one pass.

What's the difference between brand design firms, and how do I choose?

Taiwan's brand design firms fall into three types: (1) Large design firms (10+ people, project budgets USD $17,000+, tight process but many communication layers). (2) Freelance studios (1-3 people, flexible pricing, but often "strong design, weak strategy"). (3) Digital consultancies (OAKOrc's lane — brand strategy + visual execution + launch, one team). Don't just look at the portfolio — ask "where does your judgment come from." A designer who only makes pretty things can't build a brand that holds for 5 years.

How is brand identity priced? What's the market rate?

Taiwan brand design ranges from USD $700 (student outsourcing) to USD $17,000 (large firms). The difference isn't "can they draw a logo" — it's three things: (1) Strategy depth (competitor analysis, market positioning). (2) Application breadth (5 touchpoints vs 30). (3) Ongoing support (one-time delivery vs a year of iteration). OAKOrc's from-USD-$2,000 covers strategy + visual + 8 applications, excluding ongoing maintenance (which runs on subscription).

E · Pricing

Three budgets, three depths.

Entry
Logo + Basic Identity
USD $400+
  • Logo design (2 concepts, 1 revision)
  • 2-color palette suggestion
  • Typeface recommendation
  • Application mockups (card, IG avatar)
  • SVG + PNG source files
For · New brands, freelancers
Full suite
Brand Digital Suite
USD $2,800+
  • Brand strategy + full CIS
  • Custom website
  • Copywriting system
  • Social visual templates
  • SEO architecture
  • 2-month post-launch support
For · Legacy transition, post-Series-A startups, franchise HQs

⚠ All prices are "from" — actual quote depends on project scope. Projects over USD $1,000 include a 30-min free consultation.

F · What's next

Once the brand ships, the real work begins.

Many companies finish the CIS manual, archive the files, and think the brand is "done." The truth: the day the brand system ships is day one of it being executed. Three months later, if no one enforces the application guidelines, the visuals slide back into chaos.

That's why our delivery isn't just "a PDF manual":

  • One month of post-launch consulting (included in Standard) — ask us directly when real-world application hits a snag, so the manual doesn't gather dust
  • 2-month post-launch support (included in Full Suite) — we follow up on whether the team is actually using the brand guidelines

A brand truly comes alive when you start being seen. If the next step is extending the brand to more touchpoints:

Ready to build a brand that lasts?
Just talk.

Tell us your stage, your budget, and the one problem you most want solved — we'll tell you straight whether a full brand identity is the right next move.

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