ACIL ALLEN

Symbols of change.

ACIL ALLEN is the largest Australian owned, independent, economic, policy and public affairs management consulting firm in the nation. Envelope’s brand identity harnesses symbols of change to engage the public and private sectors.

Corporate
  • Brand strategy
  • Brand identity
  • Communications
  • Website

Pointing in the right direction...

Merging two company cultures has its challenges. Envelope’s detailed internal and external stakeholder research distills the brand qualities of each into a single, unified brand personality. With support from the new board a bold presence is crafted to raise eyebrows in a traditionally conservative audience.

Envelope focused on our values, our capabilities and the passion of our people to make a difference for our clients. It worked. We turned a new face to the world, fresh, but familiar in many ways to our clients — in a way they both recognised, and about which they were curious.”

— Wayne Burns

Measured change...

Delta is the mathematical symbol for change. Envelope marries two together to represent twin “As” in ACIL ALLEN’s name. They form the basis of a dynamic graphic language with infinite executions.

A human face...

The crisp geometry of the new visual language overlays Andrew Curtis’ photography of teams in every location. This library is the bedrock of ACIL ALLEN’s communications, physical and digital.

Streamlined processes...

Project teams rapidly scale up and down so turnaround time on basics like business cards is managed by streamlining ordering and production. Envelope implements a structured fulfilment system with preferred suppliers using templates to keep every output on brand.

Well branded...

As a large firm, with offices across Australia, not only marketing staff have agency to produce branded communications. An interactive toolkit explains how to work with the new architecture using everyday language. It includes a wide range of easy-to-use templates that can be readily installed on consultant PCs.

Leadership style...

ACIL ALLEN produces an enormous number of complex reports. Consistency is managed with a sophisticated custom-built Microsoft Word template with more than 100 automated functions. Envelope’s long history of producing flexible templates with a focus on functionality means consultants can focus solely on content knowing the appearance is locked in. Whether drafted in Perth by a new graduate or finalised by a senior partner in Sydney, the audience of government ministers, policy advisors and management boards receive reports that are unmistakably ACIL ALLEN.

Understanding. Translating. Interpolating. Envelope Group helped us do that.”

— Wayne Burns

Access and legibility...

Our collaborators at Digital Bridge implement the new brand architecture creating a refined online experience that prioritises access and legibility. A custom-built content management system makes updating an efficient process.

Partnering up…

Envelope established a bold, innovative brand identity for the newly merged ACIL ALLEN. Helping it synthesise two distinct cultures into a single cohesive story. How could we help unify your message?

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