A clear name and vision for the future

Lucideon

Founded in 1948 as the British Ceramic Research Association, Ceram has changed over the years. Having started out as testing and certification specialists, the company has become more involved in consultancy: advising clients on materials development, testing and assurance. They’ve also expanded overseas with US-based M+P Labs, formerly part of GE, and CICS (Complete Integrated Certification Services Ltd).

Seeking to consolidate the group, Ceram invited Grain to unify the companies under one new brand, with a new name and identity reflecting the group’s current offering, rather than alluding to its past in ceramics. We created a more accessible, consumer-facing brand. The new name, Lucideon, communicates a clear vision for a new era: ‘lucid’, meaning insight and illumination, and ‘eon’, suggesting a bright future. A new strapline — ‘insight creating advantage’ — expresses the notion that Lucideon’s expertise can give businesses a genuine competitive edge.

The visual tone of the identity supports the spirit of the new name and strapline, with a fresh, light colour palette establishing a clear, confident tone. The logotype features a notable motif — the ‘E’ has been transformed to resemble measurement marks, referring to one of Lucideon’s brand values: precision.

Lucideon is one of the UK’s leading greenhouse gas (GHG) verifiers, using the same expert verifiers and auditing principles used in the regulated market (EU ETS) to measure and verify carbon footprints and GHG inventories. The company is also commercializing an innovative processing technology for low energy kiln firing called Flash Sintering, which reduces manufacturing costs and increases energy efficiency.

If you would like help with your sustainability branding, marketing, and communications get in touch on +44 20 8187 7040 or email hello@grain-sustainability.com.

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