BRAND GUIDE

Company Background
Target Audience
Brand Voice
Typography
Colours
Imagery
Logo
Branding in Application
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At Entelechy, we seek to understand your needs so that we may work with you to design a unique space that is a tailored blend of professionalism, aesthetic, and an atmospheric presence to reflect the brand.
We work hard to cultivate relationships because it’s about connecting with and exploring the meaning behind your brand in order to produce a visual message to your clients about who you are.
+ BESPOKE
tailored to your unique needs and desires to design a space that is an outward expression of your brand
+ VIBES
+ CURRENT
we keep tabs on what is new and trending to give you style that is fresh and exciting
it’s not about finding the most expensive or quirky pieces but rather creating a visual representation of a mood + energy
+ CONNECTIONS
+ DIVERSE
staying on trend also means exploring design that is appearing globally to add a dash of uniqueness
we understand the value of building a rapport with you so that you know you’re putting your trust into the right hands
Connection-based collaboration is at the forefront of Entelechy.
We believe that our relationships create the basis of our work.
We design in a way that fosters space for open and honest communication.
We uphold ourselves to the highest standards to deliver a final design that is successful in its execution and fulfills the desired visual and atmospheric feel.
We seek to design your space to define your brand.
Come collaborate with us.
The target audience is directed towards any gender of milennials in Ontario who have either recently graduated post-secondary education or are looking to start a new business and require a store front / brick + mortar. More than that, they want to create a visual identity for their brand to send a message and make a statement. They aren’t interested in just expensive and boujee furniture or wallpaper, but rather the feel/vibe/mood of the place. It’s about connecting with their clients and creating an energy and atmosphere that builds connection and establishes trust.
They value creativity, efficiency, professionalism, building a rapport, keeping up with trends but also having awareness of global aesthetics / style, and continuous education and growth. This audience is interested in art and aesthetics that elicit a vibe/mood and create an environment which is inspirational, motivational, and inspiring.
This target audience wants to build this connection with the designers of their space, so that they can trust their expertise when there is a rebrand, or simply needs freshening up after a certain amount of time or trends have passed / come. This relationship can lend itself to this audience to use this service for their personal spaces or recommend it to others.
They are people interested in personal expansion and growth, business and consumer-oriented but in an emotional way and are excited by newness in technology and trends.
+ single and thriving; loves to thrift on weekends; looks for bespoke clothing pieces to add a pop of uniqueness into her business-casual look + enjoys spending time on social media, updating her personal fashion fits page, as well as collecting vintage fashion look books, magazines and posters; is big into recycling and repurposing
+ lives in downtown Toronto
+ looking to create a small but spunky storefront for her side-business that has grown and begun establishing itself; a consignment shop
+ super busy new parents; are very excited at the prospect of their new addition and their growing family; recently moved into their first house and don’t have time or know-how on styling
+ they don’t look at prices when shopping, they just want what’s the best product no matter the cost; do majority of their shopping for all things online (groceries, clothing, etc.)
+ enjoying meeting their new neighbours and making friends with other parents
+ live in Waterloo, in a residential area near the school their child/ren will be attending in the future
+ Caleb is a nurse and Thomas is a remote coder working from home
+ super social and extroverted musician with a small, local band; spends time playing music at bars, attends tons of live music shows + events, and frequents pop-up, local vintage markets
+ took over family business (a music shop, specializing in guitar sales and repairs); is looking to refresh the current aesthetic + style of the shop to be a unique blend of vintage and modern minimalism
+ isn’t a huge consumer however values in-person shopping to be able to chat about his purchases
+ lives in downtown Kitchener
+ his wife does all his shopping because he isn’t concerned with staying/following trends as he’s very busy, but understands the value of it
+ young lawyer who recently joined a group of 4 others at a consulting firm
+ the group has moved into a new office space and is looking to create a simple, clean aesthetic that has a touch of homey and welcoming mood
+ lives in Brampton
+ spends his time working on cases (very focused on work), is introverted and enjoys staying in with his wife, or visiting with family and friends on a monthly-basis
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Thin
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Thin Italic
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Use for titles, headings and subheadings. Also suitable for body copy when readability is lost with the other type family.
May be used for words and phrases. Never use this for the logo.
Use most of the time for body copy.
May be used for large-point size titles, words, and phrases. Never use this for the logo.
CMYK: 0, 0, 0, 100
RGB: 0, 0, 0
#000000
CMYK: 1, 36, 84, 0
RGB: 249, 174, 66
#f8ad41
CMYK: 0,0,0,0
RGB: 255, 255, 255
#ffffff
Black is used for the wordmark, as well as there is some in the logomark.
Yellow-red (light orange) is only used as a part of the logomark.
Do not ever use it for background or the wordmark.
May occassionally be used with a large typeface for single words.
White is always the background of the regular logo, logomark, and wordmark.
Commercial imagery should be bright and clean. May include people who are interacting with the space to show collaboration and teamwork. Keep imagery natural, relaxed and welcoming. Do not use extensive filters which create an unnatural appearance.
Retail imagery should be bright and clean. May include people who are interacting with the space, whether these are customers/clients, or workers. Keep imagery natural, relaxed and welcoming. Do not use extensive filters which create an unnatural appearance.
Residential imagery should be bright and clean. May include inhabitants who are interacting with the space. Keep imagery natural, relaxed and welcoming. Do not use extensive filters which create an unnatural appearance.
The logo for Entelechy represents structure, creativity, and reliability.
It only has three variations, displayed on the following page.
It should only be used against a white background.
The only acceptable variations of our logo.
Master Logo
Horizontal Logo Logomark
Minimum clear space.
The only acceptable usages of our logo.
It is best to use the Master Logo, however if the second or third variation are more appropriate for an application, use accordingly.
Never use the logo in any of the following ways:
Clear background
White logo, wordmark, or logomark
Black logo, wordmark, or logomark
Phone Number / Email / Location
Phone Number 416-000-0000
Email Address info@entelechy.com
Location
100 Queen St W, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N1
PG. 10 – Working extra hard to make it to her goals. Credit: Delmaine Donson, Royalty-Free by Getty Images, Image #1215847744
PG. 10 – Gay fathers leaving Bedroom with Son. Credit: Willie B. Thomas, Royalty-Free by Getty Images, Image #1160661834
PG. 11 – Confident businessman working in office. Credit: BJI / Blue Jean Images, Royalty-Free by Getty Images, Image #1271106844
PG. 19 – Eco-Friendly Modern Office Interior With Brick Wall, Waiting Area and Indoor Plants. Credit: onurdongel, Royalty-Free by Getty Images, Image #1290846069
PG. 19 – Modern sofa. Credit: Gareth Brown, Royality-Free by Getty Images, Image #528789384
PG. 19 – Creative office foyer in 3D. Credit: alvarez, Royalty-Free by Getty Images, Image #1298318449
PG. 19 – Woman smiling at husband with laptop in modern minimalist kitchen in contemporary design house. Credit: Westend61, Royalty-Free by Getty Images, Image #900233288
PG. 19 – 3d render of interior of office coffee shop. Credit: alvarez, Royalty-Free by Getty Images, Image #1333206791
PG. 19 – Creative office lobby in 3D. Credit: alvarez, Royalty-Free by Getty Images, Image #1350784657
PG. 20 – Luxury Clothing Store Interior With Clothes, Shoes and Personal Accessories. Credit: onurdongel, Royalty-Free by Getty Images, Image #1409728562
PG. 20 – Shopping vintage. Credit: sturti, Royalty-Free by Getty Images, Image #1308997064
PG. 20 – Tastefully decorated boutique café. Credit: GCShutter, Royalty-Free by Getty Images, Image #688607588
PG. 20 – Happy woman working at local food market and standing at the door waiting for clients
PG. 20 – View through window of shop owner adjusting mannequin in clothing boutique. Credit: Thomas Barwick, Royalty-Free by Getty Images, Image #1227619416
PG. 21 – Nicely decorated living room. Credit: urbazon, Royalty-Free by Getty Images, Image #1347547857
PG. 21 – Spanish villa in retro-style pink. Credit: Boris SV, Royalty-Free by Getty Images, Image #1298170385
PG. 21 – Fashionable vintage styled living room. Credit: nicolamargaret, Royalty-Free by Getty Images, Image #667507168
PG. 21 – Tiny apartment kitchen with checker board floor. Credit: Westend61, Royalty-Free by Getty Images, Image #1269354729
PG. 21 – Cozy and Modern Small Apartment. Credit: Bulgac, Royalty-Free by Getty Images, Image #1293890549
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PG. 33 – Professional designer working and using a computer, small business. Credit: Tempura, Royalty-Free by Getty Images, Image #1174091992