SearchHURST ushers in new era with imaginative rebrand
We’re thrilled to unveil our new brand identity as we prepare to mark our firm’s 40th anniversary in 2022.
Our strapline ‘Unlike Any Other Accountant’ has been replaced with ‘Just Imagine’ and we’ve introduced a new logo and typeface for our branding.
Alongside these measures, our website has been refreshed with new imagery, copy and client stories reflecting our strategy of building long-term strategic partnerships with ambitious entrepreneurial businesses across the north west.
Clients featured in the first series of testimonials are Arighi Bianchi, Bullocks, Continental Textiles, Cosatto, David Luke, Interpart UK and London Lash.
Partner Simon Brownbill, our director of practice development, said: “This is our first brand overhaul for six years, and evolution rather than revolution has been the watchword in developing our bold new identity.
“There’s a clear link with the old branding, but this time around we are also showcasing clients to tell our story, to reflect the firm we are and the benefits of a HURST partnership, by emphasising what makes us different – the people, the expertise, the clients and the future.
“Inspiring our clients and putting our colleagues at the heart of the new brand have been key to the project – helping them to imagine what they can become and what they can achieve with us.
“It’s a strong, powerful and optimistic message which is designed to encourage our clients and staff to think bigger with us.
"We see this project, alongside our digital focus, as a statement of intent that both rejuvenates and future-proofs the brand, while also signalling the start of another era for HURST as a whole as we approach our 40th anniversary".
Creative agency Fluid Ideas spearheaded the project, with more than 10 staff involved in creating the new brand, designing and developing the website and providing the imagery.
Ed Bowler, joint managing director at Fluid, said: “We have kept the magenta piping that has been part of HURST’s visual identity for 10 years, and have used it to create an iconic and striking ‘H’ emblem formed in the negative space, which is more compatible with today’s digital world.
“The new typeface is a dark blue shade, and the ‘Just Imagine’ strapline is a phrase in everyday use which reflects aspiration and vision.
“HURST clients play an important role in the new website and help to reflect the firm’s values, passion and expertise and role as a true strategic partner. The website itself is faster, and works better than before on mobile devices.
“The outcome is a vibrant, eye-catching brand identity and a website filled with inspirational stories which together convey a very strong and positive message about HURST and its future.”