Sebastiano Cullemi

Brand design and digital products

Traction labs

A brand identity between neuroscience and business growth.

About

Traction Labs is a consultancy set up to give founders and professionals the fundamentals they need to sell better and be more recognisable, drawing on both neuroscience and technology.

The pyramid of values

A brand’s values define how a brand behaves, how it decides and how it relates to people, before anything it says or sells.

They are working principles that guide behaviour, strategic choices and tone of voice.

KnowledgePragmatismGuidanceTrustCross-cuttingVersatility

The brand archetypes

Archetypes are universal models used to describe the behaviour and the personality of an individual.

Applied to branding, they help communicate a brand’svalues, its aspirations and its essence clearly.

  • 50%

    The Magician

    Personality

    Creative and mysterious, makes real what seems out of reach. Sparks wonder through a vision of its own.

    Strengths

    Turns ideas and visions into reality.

    Weaknesses

    Can raise suspicion or come across as cryptic.

  • 30%

    The Sage

    Personality

    Dependable and thoughtful, its knowledge is a beacon for anyone looking for answers. Offers a clear view and guidance grounded in logic.

    Strengths

    Offers dependable guidance and knowledge.

    Weaknesses

    Can come across as distant or know-it-all.

  • 20%

    The Ruler

    Personality

    Ambitious and determined, it carries authority and prestige. It leads the market with order and rigour.

    Strengths

    Holds leadership and influence.

    Weaknesses

    Can come across as distant or authoritarian.

Brand promise

They turn neuroscientific knowledge into practical skills that drive business growth.

Colour palette

Alchimia Cognitiva

  • #9997AE
    #4A4770
    Zenit#1D194C
    #17143D
    #0D0B22
  • #B1BEFA
    #6177E1
    Intuizione#3A55DA
    #2E44AE
    #1A2662
  • #E9BAFF
    #D885FF
    Aura#CE66FF
    #A552CC
    #5D2E73
  • #F8BBAD
    #F3876D
    Impulso#F06949
    #C0543A
    #6C2F21

Logotype

The logotype is the word “TractionLabs” set in “Giorgio Sans Bold”.

TractionLabs logotype

Concept and construction of the mark

Every transaction has two players: the one who offers and the one who decides. TractionLabs is born exactly at that point of contact, where neuroscience turns the encounter into understanding.

Visual semantics

The three meanings of the mark: the seller, neuroscience at the centre, the buyer

Mark, logotype and payoff

TractionLabs mark, logotype and payoff: neuromarketing and neuroselling
Construction grid and proportions of the TractionLabs mark
Applications of the TractionLabs identity: icons, colour chips, logo versions and typefaces

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