Rocudo is a web enabled technology geared towards the music industry. It allows labels, artists and music fans to download easy-to-use remixing software for your desktop and rapidly compiles remixes on the fly. These mixes can then be intelligently published into a series of widgets which can be shared and virally distributed across the web.
What was the brief?
Due to the consumer-led nature and impressionable taste of the music technology sector, we were tasked with developing a brand that was contemporary yet still had its roots firmly in the music business. Although Firedog has extensive web 2.0 technology experience, instead of developing just another clichéd glossy technology logo, we ensured Rocudo communicates a brand that is driven, intelligent and stable. We also conducted usability analysis on the core Rocudo software product with a view to streamlining and optimising the user experience.
What was Firedog's solution?
The branding for Rocudo is both progressive and classic. The icon, a hybrid adaptation of a reel-to-reel device, is easily memorable and strong enough to reduce well across the web medium. Supporting this brand language is a strong look and feel underpinned by the colour black which creates a sleek and sophisticated impression.
The software interface design marries simplicity with a tangible, good looking feel, without overwhelming the end user. We were careful to make sure that the positioning of the product was sufficiently approachable yet serious enough to come across as a serious market mover.
