National galleries of Scotland
Flexible identity system
Observational research findings
• Branding not visible/obvious throughout the gallery
• Identity needs to be clean and not distract viewer from art
• Varied customers: elderly, students, professionals etc
• Wide range of art on display at each gallery
• Galleries are exciting, evoke strong emotions and feelings, while leaving a lasting statement
Concept and brand aims
Create an identity that...
• isclean and consistent
• conveys the wide range of art on display
• expresses the excitement of visiting a gallery
• displays the subjectiveness of art and how it provides the viewer with a lasting statement/feeling
Logo Development
Final Designs
Colour Scheme
Based on scottish imagery, the 3 galleries take inspiration from a thistle, while the mother logo takes it from the ‘Saltire’
Pattern style
Pattern design based on the style of each gallery