Established in 1817, Philip Harris is a historical brand that is highly recognised in the education sector, specialising in the development and supply of science equipment.
The Brief To collaborate with the talented team at The Engine Room, taking their established brand strategy and translating it into an identity that would bring MBM’s future ambitions to life and set them apart in the market.
Philip Harris
The Brief To refresh and modernise the iconic Philip Harris brand, bringing its visual identity into the present while retaining the recognition and trust built over more than 200 years. With a heritage built on innovation, the brand has a need to evolve alongside the world of science and education, reflecting the changing needs of educators, advances in technology and the exciting possibilities of modern science. The new identity needed to balance heritage with a forward-thinking spirit, positioning Philip Harris for the next generation of scientific discovery.
The result A complete reinvigoration of a British classic while still paying homage to its past through shape, colour palette and copy lines.
An engaging and energetic identity that empowers science departments to inspire curiosity, share invaluable knowledge and foster a lifelong love of scientific discovery.
Built around a playful, distinctive wordmark, confident typography and clear, purposeful messaging, the identity brings the brand's problem-solving proposition to life through a flexible visual language full of character and personality.
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Lead creative.
Assisting on strategy and copy writing.
Creating a considered, strong and distinctive visual identity relevant to the clients offering as well as their consumers using a mix of design applications.
Image retouching and mockup generation.
Creating usable brand guidelines to showcase brand elements and ensure proper usage of brand assets.
“Philip Harris has been turned into something very different, very inspiring and very modern, making it future fit and refreshing. Everyone in the business loves it and that is exactly what we wanted, true business and colleague ownership. Thank you.”
Chris Mahady
CEO - Findel Education
