How to Prepare for a Branding Consultation

A branding consultation helps define how your organization is seen — and felt. Whether you’re starting fresh or rebranding, preparing ahead of time will help you get the most from your session.

Here’s how to get ready:

  1. Clarify your mission

    What’s your organization’s core purpose? What values drive your work?

  2. Define your audience

    Who are you trying to reach? What do they care about, and what kind of visuals or messaging speak to them?

  3. Gather inspiration

    Collect examples of designs, logos, colors, or websites you like (and even ones you don’t). Pinterest, Behance, or Instagram can help.

  4. Consider your brand’s tone

    What kind of energy or emotion should your brand evoke? Think: friendly, trustworthy, elegant, bold, etc.

  5. Organize your existing assets

    If you already have branding elements (logos, fonts, color palette), gather them in organized folders for easy location and traversal — preferably in vector formats like .svg, .ai, or .eps

Coming into the consultation with a clear vision and strong materials will make the process smoother and ensure your branding aligns with your goals.