Brand Identity — 2025-2026

School of Philosophy

A global educational institution teaching practical philosophy for over 90 years, now with a unified visual identity.

School of Philosophy mark in Living Rose

Scope

Logo, Identity System, Brand Guidelines, Stationery, Publications, Digital Templates

In Progress

Website, Mobile App

Location

London, UK

The School of Philosophy has been teaching practical philosophy for over 90 years, operating quietly across four continents.

The previous identity had served the School for decades but had become fragmented across branches. We created a unified identity system centered on a mark drawn from phyllotaxis — the mathematical pattern by which leaves arrange themselves as they grow.

01 — The Wordmark

Equal line weight. Neither word dominates. The name is complete only together.

School of Philosophy wordmark
Wordmark anatomy and construction
Wordmark in context

02 — The Mark

A phyllotaxis spiral — the mathematical order by which leaves arrange themselves.

The Mark introduction
Mark in context
Logo lockups

03 — Typography

Sabon sets the tone. Source Sans Pro carries information.

Typography system

04 — Colour System

Living Order — seven primary colours, each with a clear role.

Living Order primary colours
Supporting tones
Page recipes and complete palette

05 — Applications

One logo, carried across every context without modification.

Stationery system
One logo, every context
Publication covers
Social and podcast touchpoints
A place where philosophy is studied, practised, and lived together over time

Next Project

Wavee