A Digital Duality

Horizontal Integration

Closing the Perception Gap

As an established leader in digital technology and staffing, Horizontal Integration had evolved beyond its original positioning to offer a full-service digital agency. While its reputation in staffing was well established, awareness of its expanded capabilities remained low, creating a disconnect between market perception and the business it had become. The challenge was to evolve the brand without sacrificing the equity and trust it had already earned.

Designing for Brand Evolution

Our solution was a strategic brand refresh that clarified the relationship between HI’s staffing and digital agency offerings while uniting them under a single brand story. By defining a clear brand architecture, messaging framework, and visual identity, we positioned Horizontal Integration as a multi-capable organization—preserving existing brand equity while increasing awareness of its full range of services and aligning perception with its evolved business.

Project Scope

Logo Development, Identity System, Brand Guidelines, Website, Office Graphics, Tradeshow Booth, Ad Campaign, Business Cards & Letterhead, Swag

Client

Horizontal Integration (aka Horizontal)

Agency of Contract

Gieka

Responsibilities

Creative Direction & Design

Copy

Dan Armstrong

Creative Director

Kate Giebink / GIEKA
Hi Bugs
Horizontal Integration Smart Digital Wall
Rooted in digital technology, the pixel became the foundation of a scalable identity system. Vibrant color and modular messaging brought cohesion to the brand while clearly differentiating each offering.
Horizontal Integration Logo System
Horizontal Integration Ad Campaign
Horizontal Integration Tradeshow Booth
Horizontal Integration Business Cards
Horizontal Integration Letterhead
Hi Icons
Horizontal Integration Shirts Water Bottle
Horizontal Integration Elevators
Hi Bugs
Horizontal Integration Smart Digital Wall
Rooted in digital technology, the pixel became the foundation of a scalable identity system. Vibrant color and modular messaging brought cohesion to the brand while clearly differentiating each offering.
Horizontal Integration Logos with Bugs
HI_Home
Horizontal Integration Ad Campaign
Horizontal Integration Tradeshow Booth
Horizontal Integration Letterhead
Hi Icons
Horizontal Integration Polo Water Bottle
Horizontal Integration TShirts
Horizontal Integration Elevators

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