Appreciateology—the art and science of appreciation—isn’t just what O.C. Tanner does, it’s part of their DNA. While collaborating with O.C. Tanner’s own appreciateologists (and design gurus), some great work came out of the creative lab: a massive brand launch program (internal and external), environmental graphics, mobile apps, motion graphics, tradeshow displays, training materials…enough that we could publish a thesis. Copywriting by Todd Scurr (we miss you). Photography by Darren Elwood and Brian Smith. Illustrations by Jude Buffum, Robert Neubecker, and Brad Yeo.

O.C. Tanner

Brand positioning, corporate and event graphics, illustration, animation, collateral design

Appreciation all around

From 55 different countries, over 1,600 of OCT employees come together. Each year, they create over 3 million awards for thousands of clients in over 100 countries in their native languages. Since employees eat, drink, breathe, and dream appreciation, it’s their mission to spread it worldwide.

What

App UI Design
Branding & Logo Design
Collateral Design
Environment Design
Event Design (Physical/Virtual)
Illustration
Motion Graphics
Photo/Video Direction
Production Management
Tone & Voice Style Guides
Visual Identity Style Guides
Web Design

Who

Amazon Web Services
Ancestry.com
CHG Healthcare Services
The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints
Easton Mountain Products
Forcepoint
Hale Centre Theatre
MHTN Architects
New Relic
OpenText
Polynesian Cultural Center
Redcat

Why

We believe that great design has the power to arrest the eye, engage the mind, and grow brands—simultaneously. We believe a powerful brand is a relational experience. It is the point of intersection where the offering of the company jives so intuitively with the needs of its human audience, the two have an instant connection with each other. And not just once, but over and over.