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American Graphic Design Awards 2025
Leibowitz bridges the brand vocabulary gap with an illustrated glossary, empowering audiences to navigate branding confidently.
Every field has its own language, and branding is no exception. But while “brand gap” is a familiar term, we’ve noticed a different kind of gap in our conversations with clients — a brand vocabulary gap. That realization inspired “Branding A to Z,” an illustrated glossary of 26 branding terms designed to make the language of branding easier to understand. We wanted to demystify the process and give audiences a tool to feel more confident thinking about their own brands, whether they’re preparing for a rebrand or simply curious about how perception is built. Each definition reflects concepts we rely on daily, from strategy to storytelling, all explained in plain language. Like the illustrated alphabets hanging in every classroom, Branding A to Z uses visual association as a learning tool — each letter design incorporates imagery tied to the term it represents, helping readers remember ideas as much as recognize them. “O” for “Objective” doubles as a target; “M” for “Messaging” unfolds like a conversation; “A” for “Alignment” nods to blueprints and structure. The result is part education, part inspiration, and fully creative expression. Start to finish, Branding A to Z was a full-agency effort across writing, design, and animation. Initially shared as a social campaign, it now lives on our website as an interactive glossary: a resource for anyone looking to better understand the language of branding.
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