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WHAT3WORDS, London / WHAT3WORDS / 2017
Overview
Credits
CampaignDescription
We changed the branding from a map pin to a system based on a square containing 3 words. It explains the underlying technology that makes 3 word addresses possible and useful.
what3words is a global addressing system and the design needs to inform every user, from Tongan postmen to German asset managers, how to use it.
The 3 word address symbol is used to help identify trillions of addresses in 14 languages so people understand that any 3 words with /// are an address, e.g. ///index.home.raft
The brand identity consistent but flexible as it works in the real world on signage, in navigation apps, books, services, products, text, etc
Execution
what3words brand identity has been executed across all corporate communications, from brochures in multiple languages and industries, to the website rebrand, app updates, etc.
The 3 word address symbol has been used by people, governments, NGOs, Navigation and Taxi apps, Tourism listings and hotel signage, post offices, courier companies, wearables and drone companies.
Anywhere you could see an address is where our branding can be seen and must be useful.
Outcome
what3words achieved it's funding round targets.
Over 400 companies now use 3 word addresses in their businesses, including pizza delivery, taxis, courier companies, tourism and asset management.
6 National Post Offices have integrated 3 word addresses to expand their services for over 40 million people.
Strategy
what3words began life as an innovative start up and is now a rapidly growing company with partners and integrations around the world in ten different industries.
what3words is a plug-in for businesses and individuals, via an API, to enhance their own products and services with simple and precise addressing.
Clear and consistent guidance for implementing 3 word addresses has become incredibly important.
Better addressing improves customer experience, delivers business efficiencies, drives growth, and helps the social & economic development of countries.
Synopsis
In a category full of map pins we needed to show how what3words is different from other location services and help people understand that novel.rides.using is an address, not a weird poem.
what3words is a global addressing system. It has divided the world into a grid of 57 trillion 3m x 3m squares and assigned each one a unique 3 word address.
what3words provides a precise and simple way to talk about location. And it means everyone and everywhere now has an address.
The what3words system is in 14 languages and being integrated into apps, businesses, and services in 170 countries.
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