The Brandologist

Glossary of Branding

Strategic terms, decoded. So your next packaging brief doesn’t sound like a therapy session gone wrong.
Designed for founders, skincare nerds, and anyone tired of guessing what “brand architecture” actually means.

Competitor analysis

Maps competitor positioning, strengths and blind spots so we can claim white space with intent.

See where rivals sit—and the gaps you can own.

Strategic Clarity Audit

Strategic audit

A forensic review of your brand, data and touchpoints to expose wins, gaps and quick fixes.

Deep dive to find what’s working and what’s leaking.

Strategic Clarity Audit

Audience segmentation

Clear segments, needs, pains, and behaviours—so we speak to the right people with the right message and channel.

Who buys, why they care, and what gets them to act.

Strategic Clarity Audit

Market positioning recommendations

A clear market angle and category claim so customers know exactly why you over the next tab.

Your “why us” in one sharp stance.

Strategic Clarity Audit

Personality & tone of voice + messaging framework

Voice rules, do/don’ts and message pillars that keep every caption, page and ad on‑brand.

How you sound—and what you say on repeat.

Strategic Clarity Audit

Unique selling points

Real differentiators turned into proof points, offers and repeatable talking lines across channels.

What truly sets you apart—and how to use it.

Strategic Clarity Audit

Journey mapping

From first glance to repeat purchase—pinpoints drop‑offs and optimises moments that drive action.

Remove friction, add delight, lift conversion.

Strategic Clarity Audit

Perception goals

The reputation we’re building and the brand signals to send so it sticks in people’s heads.

How you want to be seen—on purpose.

Strategic Clarity Audit

Complete brand strategy + product development consulting

End‑to‑end brand strategy with guidance on product roadmap, hero SKUs and claim architecture.

Strategy tied to what you’re actually selling.

Strategic Foundation – Brand Strategy

Application guides (packaging & online)

Clear specs and do/don’ts for packaging finishes, compliance areas and digital placements.

How to apply the brand in the real world.

Brand Guidelines

Art direction guidelines

Product framework, lighting cues, label conventions, supporting materials, social and email guidance.

Photography and content that actually looks like you.

Brand Guidelines

Brand guidelines

Centralised documentation covering strategy, story, logo, typography, colour, iconography and imagery.

Your brand’s rulebook—so nothing goes rogue.

Brand Guidelines

Colour palette

Primary, secondary and utility tones with print-safe and digital specs for consistent reproduction.

Ownable colours with enough range to work.

Complete Brand Foundation

Typography system

Hierarchy, pairings and usage guidance so headlines, body and numerals stay consistent across channels.

Readable, flexible and distinctive type rules.

Complete Brand Foundation

Design System

A structured set of design components, rules, and behaviours that ensure consistency across brand touchpoints.

Like a brand bible, but cooler and actually useful.

Consistency

Visual Hierarchy

The intentional order in which your eye moves through design. It’s how we make sure the product name hits first, not the recycling symbol.

A.K.A. why we don’t make the SPF size the smallest type on the label.

Layout & Flow

Whitespace

The intentional empty space in a design that gives your content room to breathe, digest, and be seen.

No, it doesn’t mean it looks empty — it means you finally stopped cramming things.

Layout & Flow

Grid System

A structured design framework that keeps layout clean, consistent, and readable — invisible when done right.

The lines you follow before your layout goes off the rails.

Layout & Flow

Shelf Impact

The instant recognisability and desirability your packaging creates at first glance on a physical or digital shelf.

The reason someone picks you instead of the boring beige tube next to you.

Visual Recognition

Call to Action (CTA)

The prompt that tells someone what to do next — buy now, book a call, swipe, save, click, convert.

Where you stop being mysterious and start being direct.

Conversion

Conversion Copy

Writing designed to get a specific action — buy, book, sign up, click — without fluff or filler.

Where your words stop being cute and start doing their job.

Conversion

Website design + full Shopify implementation

Theme selection or custom build, app stack, tracking and handover training so you can run it in‑house.

Beautiful, fast, and built right in Shopify.

Packaging, Web & Digital

E‑commerce strategy + conversion optimisation

CRO roadmap across PDPs, bundles, CX patterns, reviews and post‑purchase to lift AOV and repeat rate.

Turn traffic into customers, not bounce rates.

Packaging, Web & Digital

Above the Fold

The area of a web page that’s visible before scrolling. Prime real estate for attention and conversion.

Where you win or lose them in under 3 seconds.

UX Patterns

Information Scent

The cues a user follows (copy, layout, buttons) to decide if they’re on the right path — especially in digital experiences.

If they can’t smell the answer coming, they bounce.

UX Patterns

Beauty‑specialised copywriters + content creators

Tap talent who understand claims, textures and before/afters—so you sound expert, not vague.

Words and visuals that sell skincare.

Influencer partnership strategies + PR guidance

Selection criteria, briefs and measurement to turn partnerships into revenue and brand lift.

Creators that move product, not just impressions.

Wholesale presentation + retail expansion strategy

Builds sell‑in decks, planograms and margin models to land and grow retail accounts.

Pitch like a brand buyers trust.

Retention strategies + loyalty program design

Designs perks, tiers and triggers tied to behaviour, not vanity points.

Keep customers coming back.

Customer journey mapping + experience optimisation

Removes friction points and adds loyalty cues across the lifecycle to increase LTV.

Tighten the path to repeat purchase.

Klaviyo setup + email automation flows

Builds core flows (welcome, browse/cart, post‑purchase, replenishment) and a campaign calendar starter.

Lifecycle revenue on autopilot (the good kind).

Go‑to‑market strategy + launch campaign execution

Territories, hooks, offer architecture and channel mix for launch—plus execution support.

Make noise that converts.

Social media asset templates + brand application

Reusable template systems and usage rules so the feed looks consistent without slowing you down.

Posts that stay on‑brand in two clicks.

I'm not a dirty secret, I'm a shiny weapon.

Let's make something worth keeping confidential.