Character Design: Giving Your Brand a Personality People Remember Susan Smit March 25, 2025

Character Design: Giving Your Brand a Personality People Remember

Your Brand’s New Best Friend: The Power of Character Design

Everyone remembers the green owl from Duolingo, the redhead clown from McDonald’s, and Tony the Tiger from Kellogg’s. These characters are iconic and instantly recognizable. They connect emotionally and bring personality into even the simplest messages. Their presence sticks with people, turning one-time interactions into lasting impressions.

Why invest in character design? It transforms complex ideas into engaging visuals, making internal communications, HR initiatives, and training materials more relatable and enjoyable. A character becomes the face of your company’s story, adding a human touch to onboarding processes, policy updates, and internal campaigns.

A well-designed character becomes a recognizable part of your brand’s internal and external identity, enhancing every touchpoint from employee portals to corporate events.

Spicing Up Comms with Character Magic

A creative character helps companies stand out. It builds emotional connections, makes information easy to digest, and brings personality to everyday communications. For HR and internal comms, it adds creativity that captures attention and encourages engagement.

A strong character design can:

Make messaging feel approachable and human.

Turn complex HR processes into simple visuals.

Reflect company culture and values with creativity.

Provide consistency across platforms, from training modules to newsletters.

Behind the Scenes: From Sketch to Character

Put a Face to Your Brand: Why Character Design Works

In a world full of brands fighting for attention, standing out is harder than ever. A well-designed character gives your brand a personality that people connect with and remember. It is more than decoration; it is a storyteller, a guide, and a reflection of what your company stands for. In HR, a character can bring energy and warmth to otherwise routine processes. It makes training, onboarding, and internal communication feel more personal, engaging, and easier to connect with.

Character design is an investment in how your brand is seen, felt, and remembered. It evolves with your company, adding depth to every interaction. Ready to build a character that captures attention and drives connection? Let’s make it happen.

Let’s Build a Character Your Audience Will Love

A character can do more than enhance your brand. It can transform how people experience it. Ready to explore how character design can make your brand unforgettable? 

Let’s create something extraordinary together. Get in touch, send an email, or book a meeting. We would love to explore what we can create together.