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Complete Brand Identity Checklist for Startups: Launch in 5 Days

Comprehensive checklist covering naming, logo design, color palettes, typography, and brand guidelines. Use this framework to launch a cohesive brand identity in one week using AI tools.

By Mara SullivanHead of Brand Strategy at Studio24Published 2025-02-2412 min read
Complete Brand Identity Checklist for Startups: Launch in 5 Days

Key Takeaways

  • 5-day sprint is achievable with AI tools
  • Generate 50+ options before refining
  • Document everything for team consistency

Time to brand launch

5 days

Logo variations generated

100+ concepts

Assets exported

48+ files

Day 1: Strategy & Naming

Define brand positioning, target audience, and competitive differentiation. Generate 50+ business name options using Studio24's name generator. Check domain availability and trademark conflicts. Narrow to top 3 names.

Day 2: Logo & Visual Identity

Generate 100+ logo variations using your chosen name. Explore different styles: minimalist, abstract, typography-based. Test logos at small sizes (favicon) and large (billboard). Select primary and secondary logo options.

Day 3: Color & Typography

Generate color palettes that reflect your brand personality. Ensure accessibility (WCAG contrast ratios). Pair fonts using Studio24's font pairing generator. Test combinations across headlines, body text, and UI elements.

Day 4: Brand Guidelines

Document logo usage rules, color codes (hex, RGB, CMYK), typography hierarchy, spacing guidelines, and do's/don'ts. Create a simple brand book that your team can reference. Export all assets in production formats.

Day 5: Launch Assets

Generate social media avatars, email signatures, presentation templates, and favicon files. Ensure consistency across all touchpoints. Launch with confidence knowing your brand is cohesive and professional.

Tools referenced

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Logo Generator

Professional brand logos generated in seconds.

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Business Name Generator

Catchy, available business names powered by AI.

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Palette Generator

Generate color schemes.

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Font Pairing

Find font combinations.

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Next Steps

Turn insights into output

Clone the exact workflow used in this article. Open the referenced tool, load the recommended prompts, and keep your SEO brief inside Studio24 so nothing gets lost in docs.

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