What is an identity? How can we build it? When talking about identity, certain aspects beg the question - what does ‘identity’ imply? The fact is that even though every individual and/or organization has a unique configuration, identity characteristics are constantly emerging. The externalization of these characteristics shows the viewer, with images and a clear message, what they can expect. Let’s talk about identity through the history of the Japanese Empire.
An image is a description that expresses and captures a state of being. Sometimes it has a message, other times it doesn’t. A well-thought image and its successful exposure enforce a message or an idea. It may even work against you because an image can sometimes send the wrong message.
