Case studies · Sport and partnerships

A bold identity built for high-profile partners.

Sport for Business is a networking, media and events organisation that connects leading businesses with Irish sport. It needed an adaptable identity that would strengthen recognition and hold its own beside the sponsors and partners it works with.

ClientSport for Business
SectorSport and business network
ScopeIdentity, website, events
Sport for Business tablet screens in purple and magenta with sports photography
The challenge

A flexible, recognisable identity that captured the energy of sport and the professionalism of business.

The solution

A bold, modern visual system built around a dynamic SB monogram and a strong, contemporary colour palette.

The result

The new identity improved recognition across events, media and partnerships.

01 · The starting point

From stencil to something with presence.

The previous logo was a green stencil wordmark. Sitting next to big sponsor brands, it didn't carry the weight the organisation had earned.

Before and after: the old green stencil Sport for Business wordmark beside the new magenta mark
Before and after.
02 · The identity

An S and a B, in one shape.

The new mark combines the S and B into one shape inside a circle, with a bold magenta and purple palette that stands out at events, on screen and beside partner logos. It's simple enough to work as a social icon and strong enough for an exhibition wall.

Pencil sketches and digital explorations of the SB mark

“Barry and his team at Red Man Media played an instrumental part in designing the look and feel of Sport for Business. In doing so they lifted us beyond where we were and played a large part in our success.”

Rob HartnettCEO, Sport for Business

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