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Brand strategy to know what to say, to whom and in what way

Before designing, we clarify. We define positioning, narrative, tone and structure so the brand has direction as well as appearance. The strategic work that makes every design decision meaningful.

Restaurante La Palma — tray with the brand logo designed by SIMA

With a good map, every step counts.

01What it includes

What’s inside.

Every piece is designed to fit with the rest. Each works on its own; together, they shine.

  1. 01

    Positioning

    The place the brand occupies in the customer's mind — differentiated, clear and defensible against the competition.

  2. 02

    Value proposition

    What makes the brand unique: the concrete promise that justifies the choice and sets it apart from the rest.

  3. 03

    Brand voice

    The tone and way of speaking that give character and consistency to all brand communication.

  4. 04

    Brand narrative

    The story that gives the brand meaning: where it comes from, what it does and why it matters to those who encounter it.

  5. 05

    Message architecture

    The structure that organises what to say, to whom and in what order so communication has real direction.

  6. 06

    Verbal territory

    The words, references and registers that belong to the brand and make it recognisable in any format.

  7. 07

    Communication criteria

    The principles that guide what to say and what to hold back, in any medium, channel or moment.

  8. 08

    Strategic framework

    The document that organises and connects all decisions so the team works with real, shared direction.

02Who it's for

Who it's for

For brands that sense they can go further and want to know which way. For businesses launching something new that want to start on the right foot. For projects with talent to spare, looking for a direction to channel it.

03How we work

Step by step.

Everything in plain sight: you always know where the project stands and what comes next. How we always work.

  1. Diagnosis

    We analyse the current situation: what the brand communicates now, how it is perceived, what competitors are doing and where the opportunities lie.

  2. Strategic definition

    We work with you to define positioning, value proposition and the pillars on which all communication will be built.

  3. Message architecture

    We structure what to say, how to say it and in what order. Tone of voice and narrative are built to sound authentic and unmistakably yours.

  4. Brand document

    We deliver a clear, actionable, useful document: the decisions that genuinely guide the work, ready to use.

05FAQ

What people ask us.

Price, timings, deliverables: the essentials about brand strategy before we begin.

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It is the work that defines what the brand says, to whom, in what way and with what intent. It covers positioning, value proposition, tone of voice and narrative. It is the conceptual layer, ahead of visual branding, that gives direction to every design and communication decision that follows. With it, every choice has a reason.

When launching something new and wanting to build properly from the start. When it senses its communication could achieve much more and wants to know where to begin. When it wants design to perform at the level of the business. Or when it wants the whole team to tell the brand with one voice. In every case, strategy sets the course.

Wherever possible, yes. Design that starts from a clear strategy is more efficient, more coherent and more precise. With the strategy defined, every design decision arrives with direction and the result gains strength from day one. That said, we also work on the strategy of existing brands when the opportunity lies in the substance more than the surface.

A clear, actionable strategic document with the decisions that actually guide the work. It includes defined positioning, value proposition, message architecture, tone of voice and communication criteria. It is designed for the team to use every day and keep close at hand.

Both. New brands need to build well from the beginning. Existing brands often need to clarify what they already are before continuing to communicate. The process starts with a diagnosis: what is working, what can grow and what direction makes sense. For existing brands, the work is usually about clarifying and strengthening what already has value.

Directly. Strategy defines the message and positioning — that feeds the visual identity design, the website structure and the criteria for marketing campaigns. When all three are aligned, the result is coherent, the user perceives a solid brand and trust grows with every touchpoint.

If your brand is ready for its next step, or you want something new to be born with direction, let’s talk. A conversation is the best place to start.

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