Journal of Cognitive Design

Design trends, branding tips, web design and printing to grow your brand image.

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Design Cognitif & Neuromarketing
Design Cognitif & Neuromarketing

Cognitive Biases in Marketing: How They Drive Buying Decisions

Most buying decisions happen automatically, steered by cognitive biases. Here's how they work in marketing — and how to put them to work without manipulating.

23/06/2026 3 min read
Design Cognitif & Neuromarketing
Design Cognitif & Neuromarketing

Cognitive Biases: Definition, List and Examples

A cognitive bias is a mental shortcut that systematically skews our judgment. Definition, a list of the main cognitive biases and concrete examples, explained simply.

23/06/2026 3 min read
Graphisme & Identité Visuelle
Graphisme & Identité Visuelle

Examples of successful visual identity (and why they work)

What makes a visual identity successful? Through real examples, here are the 5 criteria shared by identities that capture attention, stick in memory, and drive action.

23/06/2026 3 min read
Graphisme & Identité Visuelle
Graphisme & Identité Visuelle

Visual identity redesign: when and how to modernise your brand

A visual identity redesign modernises a brand without losing what makes it recognisable. When to redesign, the refresh vs. rebrand distinction, and how to do it without breaking everything.

23/06/2026 3 min read
Graphisme & Identité Visuelle
Graphisme & Identité Visuelle

What Goes Into a Brand Guidelines Document? The 8 Essentials (+ examples)

Brand guidelines bring together the rules for using a visual identity. Here are the 8 elements they should contain, with concrete examples, to keep a brand consistent.

23/06/2026 4 min read
Graphisme & Identité Visuelle
Graphisme & Identité Visuelle

Creating a Visual Identity: A 7-Step Method

A visual identity is far more than a logo: it's a coherent system of signs. Here's our 7-step method for creating a visual identity, from strategy to brand guidelines.

23/06/2026 4 min read
Imprimerie & Print
Imprimerie & Print

Seed Paper: What It Is and How It Works

Seed paper contains real seeds: plant it in soil and it breaks down to grow flowers or aromatic herbs. Definition, how it's made and what it's used for.

21/06/2026 2 min read
Graphisme & Identité Visuelle
Graphisme & Identité Visuelle

What Is a Visual Identity? Definition and Core Elements

A visual identity is the coherent set of graphic signs that make a brand recognisable: logo, colours, typography, patterns and usage rules. Definition and core elements.

21/06/2026 2 min read
Design Cognitif & Neuromarketing
Design Cognitif & Neuromarketing

Neuromarketing vs. traditional marketing: what's the difference?

Traditional marketing relies on what people say; neuromarketing on what their brain actually does. Here's the distinction, its practical uses and its limits.

21/06/2026 2 min read
Graphisme & Identité Visuelle
Graphisme & Identité Visuelle

How Much Does a Logo (and a Visual Identity) Cost?

“How much does a logo cost?” The honest answer: anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand euros. It all comes down to scope, expertise and the rights you acquire. Here's a breakdown of the real ranges.

21/06/2026 2 min read
Graphisme & Identité Visuelle
Graphisme & Identité Visuelle

Brand Guidelines or Visual Identity: What's the Difference?

Logo, brand guidelines, visual identity: three different things that are often mistaken for one another. Here's the clear distinction — and the order in which to build them.

21/06/2026 2 min read
Design Cognitif & Neuromarketing
Design Cognitif & Neuromarketing

Colour Psychology: How Colour Shapes Our Decisions

Colours trigger emotions and associations that shape how a brand is perceived, sometimes in a split second. Here's how to use them with method — and the traps to avoid.

21/06/2026 3 min read