Branding a Candidate

While I am busy with my last week of teaching before winter break, here are a couple of great videos about the basic design behind the logo for Obama’s presidential campaign.

Part One



Part Two



Obama’s campaign may have set a new bar when it comes to the design and branding surrounding the candidate. Though there were a couple of missteps, Obama’s branding was strong, flexible, and iconic. While not a deciding factor, the branding of his campaign certainly helped the candidate and his supporters spread the momentum.