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Logo Design & Brand Book for a strategy consulting firm

40 Growth Partners | Strategic Identity for SaaS & B2B Consulting

40 Growth Partners is a business consulting and growth advisory firm operating at the intersection of technology and strategy. The objective was to develop a clean, confident, and flexible brand that communicates credibility to high-level stakeholders while remaining adaptable across a modern digital landscape.

Full primary logo for 40 Growth Partners featuring a geometric mark with negative space '40' and 'GP' followed by the company name in a clean sans-serif typeface on a white background.
A minimalist logo mark '40GP' where the '40' is integrated into a solid black rectangular block using negative space, showcasing mathematical precision.
Inverted version of the 40 Growth Partners logo with white typography and a negative space mark set against a solid black background for a high-end, modern look.
Inverted '40GP' logo mark in white on a black background, emphasizing the geometric structure and minimalist design.
Technical specification of the primary color palette for 40 Growth Partners, featuring pure black and white swatches with HEX, RGB, and CMYK values for professional brand consistency.
Secondary color palette for 40 Growth Partners showcasing an energetic orange and a professional deep blue with corresponding tint scales for data visualization.
Technical diagram showing the logo whitespace requirements for 40 Growth Partners, using a geometric grid to define the minimum clear space equivalent to half the mark size.
A "Logo use" guide for 40 Growth Partners outlining prohibited modifications such as stretching, cropping, or altering colors to maintain visual identity consistency.
Technical specifications for 40 Growth Partners logo minimum sizes, showing 10mm for print and 32px for digital to ensure legibility and structural clarity.
Close-up of minimalist business cards for 40 Growth Partners with a clean typographic layout and the negative space 40GP logo.
Specification sheet for the Manrope typeface, the primary headline font for 40 Growth Partners, showing the geometric sans-serif character set in bold.
Typography guide for the Inter typeface, used for body copy and digital interfaces in the 40 Growth Partners brand guidelines.
Minimalist website header mockup on a laptop screen featuring the 40GP logo above a black and white corporate office interior.

The Creative Solution

In alignment with my specialty in minimalist visual systems, the identity centers on a logo design that masters the use of negative space.

  • Negative Space Logic: The primary mark is a custom-crafted geometric symbol that balances solid forms with strategic voids. This creates a “puzzle-like” sophistication, suggesting that the firm finds the hidden growth opportunities within a client’s business.
  • Structural Clarity: Drawing from Bauhaus principles, the logo was built on a precise grid to ensure it maintains its structural integrity across all scales—from a small business card to a large-scale presentation deck.
  • Trust-Based Palette: The primary color system was defined to convey deep-seated authority and trust. I integrated a secondary palette of brighter, tech-forward accents to ensure the brand remains vibrant and legible in digital applications, such as LinkedIn banners and Teams backgrounds.

Key Deliverables:

  • Logo Design (System): Primary and secondary versions optimized for various backgrounds and orientations.
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines: A comprehensive Brand Book defining typography, color systems, and strict usage rules.
  • Marketing Assets: A full suite of professional touchpoints, including business cards, LinkedIn banners, and custom Teams virtual backgrounds.
  • Corporate Presentations: A master PowerPoint template designed to ensure consistent, high-impact communication during client-facing pitches.

Technical Stack: This project was meticulously executed using Adobe Illustrator for vector geometry and Adobe Photoshop for professional digital mockups.


Project Impact

The final brand identity positions 40 Growth Partners as a credible, modern consulting partner. By prioritizing clean design and geometric harmony, the firm is now equipped with a strong portfolio of assets that reflect their expertise in the SaaS space, ensuring a unified and professional presence across every client interaction.


“Excellent Designer, super responsive and very friendly. Would love to work with Lev again!”


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