Visual Identity
Illustration

Gravitate: A business-driven, people-focused, design refresh

Gravitate HR, a UK-based HR consultancy, boasts a team of seasoned HR professionals catering to the SME market in the private and third sector.
Objective
Reposition Gravitate HR as a modern, people-first consultancy with a cohesive, approachable identity that builds trust, differentiation, and growth in competitive HR markets.
Strategy
Evolve existing brand assets to express warmth and professionalism through refined design, consistent visual language, and human-centred storytelling across all digital and physical touchpoints.

Refreshing Gravitate HR’s Brand for the Future


Gravitate HR
, a UK-based HR consultancy, boasts a team of seasoned HR professionals catering to the SME market in the private and third sector. We were entrusted with revitalising the brand, recognising the need for a more unique tone of voice and visual identity.

The initial step involved a logo update, featuring an icon that not only symbolises the gravitational pull of planet Earth but also conveys themes of togetherness and global reach. The logo is complemented by a sleek and contemporary wordmark, exuding professionalism and reliability.

Addressing the foundational elements of the brand, including colour, typography, iconography/illustration, and photography, the objective was to visually express the friendly and approachable essence of Gravitate HR and its team. Retaining the company's distinctive purple, a vibrant and warm color palette was developed to enhance it. An elegant headline font was carefully chosen, paired with a hard-working body font. The illustrations, crafted by Scottish illustrator and Valley Collective member Katie McPherson, strike a balance between joyfulness and representing the key services offered by Gravitate HR. Additionally, the photography was upgraded from generic stock assets to a bespoke library of images by Scotland-based photographer Matt Beech.

These elements are seamlessly integrated to establish a new design language across various platforms, including the website, social posts, email newsletters, webinar posters, and print collateral. The outcome is a robust and personable brand refresh that aligns with the future ambitions of this amiable company.


Credits
Collective - Iain Valentine, Chris Brodt, Katie McPherson
Other - Matt Beech
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