Book Outlet's original logo missed the mark—it sold discounts but didn't explain what the company actually does. The rebrand centers on a single detail: the small mark on a bargain book's page edge that identifies overstock and returned inventory.
The new identity builds directly from that mark. A book with a dot becomes the logo, instantly communicating what Book Outlet sells, why prices are lower, and why the mission matters—giving books a second life at 50%+ off.
The rebrand includes a primary logo with two lockups, a standalone wordmark and brandmark, comprehensive brand guidelines, and design systems for email, web, and social. The brandmark is now trademarked and live across the website, email, and organic social.
I introduced a mascot named Dash. He's the logo personified as a quirky humanized book that brings personality to the brand.