Stand up for your brand (Part 2 of 3): Freedom of creativity

Branding guides are essentially rule books governing the use of you company’s identity, but that doesn’t mean they limit your creative team’s freedom. They’re foundational building blocks. It’s so interesting to see what happens when different craftsmen begin work with the same tools.

Established brand standards actually help you push the visual envelope and explore creative solutions. It’s our job as creatives to push the limits without breaking them, so everything is identifiable but everything doesn’t look static.

Tony Luetkehans

Tony Luetkehans

With more than 37 years in the business, Tony’s talent for organic problem-solving and designing dimensional objects has been put to the test many times. Tony imagines and builds prototypes, packaging, 3D mailers, and video props for many clients. It’s this ability to see how all of the pieces come together that makes him excellent at overseeing complex, multi-faceted creative projects. Tony directs the creative on key accounts such as the 3M Industrial Division and John Deere. Each year, he brings his creative vision and project management experience into producing the widely recognized and award-winning John Deere ag calendar.