CASE STUDY: GRAPHIC DESIGN CONCEPT FOR FRANK&GREG AGENCY’S INSTAGRAM FEED
Frank & Greg’s social media marketing agency was established to fulfill the needs of companies that care about a positive image and high online position. They support their business partners in promoting brands on social media. They run channels on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Our role was to create a captivating Instagram feed design that would serve as a dynamic visual showcase, encapsulating the brand’s essence, engaging the audience, and fostering a strong online presence essential for modern social media marketing agencies.
CLIENT BACKGROUND
Frank&Greg Agency advises you on recording an interesting Insta Story, helps organize a photo shoot, produces podcasts, and writes e-books. It suggests how to communicate with the online environment effectively, and points out the strengths and weaknesses of the client’s image.
Our goal was to present the wide range of media the agency deals with. Visualize the slogan WE ARE BORED WITH BIAS AND MEDIOCRITY We also wanted to visualize the principle that there is no single easy solution when it comes to modern social media, you need a combination of many elements to build a successful brand image, and the most important part. You have to have fun when designing for social media.
RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
Trends
Researching the current design trends in how social media marketing agencies present themselves we found out that clean layouts, ample white space, and simple color schemes for a sleek and modern look, are still some of the best choices for the professional business environment.
Competitor Analysis
In conducting a thorough competitor analysis, our graphic design studio delved into evaluating the Instagram feeds of prominent marketing agencies within the industry. This comprehensive assessment involved an in-depth review of their visual content, brand aesthetics, storytelling techniques, engagement strategies, and overall design principles. We scrutinized their use of color palettes, typography, imagery styles, and the consistency of their brand identity across their posts. By meticulously examining these aspects, we gained valuable insights into emerging trends, successful engagement tactics, and effective approaches for conveying a cohesive and compelling brand narrative through Instagram. These insights proved pivotal in guiding our own creative process, enabling us to design a unique and captivating Instagram feed that stood out amidst the competitive landscape while aligning seamlessly with our client’s brand identity and marketing objectives.
Understanding the Target Audience
To further enrich our strategy, a deep understanding of the target audience’s preferences and behaviors on Instagram was imperative. Frang&Greg agency conducted extensive research, analyzing the demographics, interests, and interaction patterns of the audience relevant to their industry. This involved studying the audience’s engagement levels with various content types, optimal posting times, and preferred visual styles. By integrating these insights into our design concept, we tailored the Instagram feed to resonate with the target audience, ensuring that the content would captivate their attention and encourage meaningful engagement. This user-centric approach significantly enhanced the effectiveness of our design, aligning it precisely with the audience’s expectations and maximizing its potential to drive brand awareness and engagement.
CONCEPTUALIZATION
In aligning our creative direction and design goals for the Instagram feed, we drew inspiration from Monty Python’s distinctive cutout style, recognizing its seamless resonance with our agency’s brand identity. Additionally, we envisioned a fusion with modern social media-style photography, blending the classic cutout aesthetic with contemporary visuals.
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Monty Python’s blend of irreverent humor, creativity, and timeless appeal aligns perfectly with our agency’s values of innovation, quirkiness, and a penchant for breaking traditional design molds. The cutout aesthetic not only pays homage to Monty Python’s iconic humor but also symbolizes our agency’s commitment to pushing boundaries and showcasing our unique perspective.
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Holly Gilliam
By infusing this style into our initial design concepts and themes for the Instagram feed, we aimed to capture attention, convey our brand’s playful spirit, and forge a memorable connection with our audience. This approach ensured a cohesive brand identity that authentically reflected our agency’s ethos and set the stage for a captivating and memorable Instagram presence.
RESULTS
By infusing this style into our initial design concepts and themes for the Instagram feed, we aimed to capture attention, convey our brand’s playful spirit, and forge a memorable connection with our audience. This approach ensured a cohesive brand identity that authentically reflected our agency’s ethos and set the stage for a captivating and memorable Instagram presence.
CONCLUSION
In reflecting on this project, we’ve identified key takeaways and valuable lessons that will guide our approach in future Instagram design projects. Analyzing the implemented design’s impact on engagement, follower growth, and brand perception revealed a positive trend, showcasing the design’s ability to captivate the audience and enhance brand awareness. Furthermore, the process of gathering feedback from the marketing agency and the audience proved instrumental in understanding the design’s effectiveness and areas for improvement. These insights underscore the importance of ongoing communication and collaboration, emphasizing the need to integrate audience preferences and constructive feedback for refined, impactful design strategies in subsequent projects. These key takeaways will be foundational in shaping our future endeavors, enabling us to craft Instagram designs that resonate with the audience and drive lasting engagement.
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