Brands Spread the Word on Social Distancing

As Coronoavirus sweeps the world, we’re living in a time of unprecedented social and societal measures, the scope of which likely won’t be apparent for years to come. Billions of people around the world are coming to terms with a new way of living inside a crisis, with the words quarantine, self-isolation and social distancing now a part of everyday vernacular.

It is a time of great anxiety but also incredible solidarity as countries around the world start to come together as a global community by sharing information and resources and keeping those important messages going. Wash your hands, stay at home as much as possible and observe that all-important two meters of social distancing. Every single person can do their part to help flatten the curve and spare our emergency and medical services from an onslaught of cases.

Brands are doing their part too, reinforcing the important message of social distancing with subtle logo refreshes. This isn’t about self-promotion, it’s about self-preservation. Read on for some examples.

Coca-Cola

Megabrand Coca-Cola took their message to Times Square in the middle of New York City. They spaced out the normally tightly entwined letters of their instantly recognisable brand, adding the inspiring message “Staying apart is the best way to stay united.”

Volkswagen

Volkswagen recently went through a logo redesign and has taken that new look and given it a social distancing refresh, alongside an inspirational message from the venerable automaker, founded in 1937.

Mercado Libre

Unofficial

Finally Slovenian creative director Jure Tovrljan took it upon himself to reimagine a slew of other world famous brands and logos, you can find them all on his Behance page.