Rick Shiels
Services
Wake-up
With over 2.5 million subscribers, Rick Shiels has the world’s number 1 golfing YouTube channel, and it’s continually growing. Our journey was to refine Rick Shiels Media’s strategy and brand identity, ultimately with the aim to expand the brand beyond the online space and reach new fans and audiences. Within that brief, we could also bring some depth and consistency to some of the graphical output of the existing online channels.
We started by running a series of workshops to define the brand’s purpose and values, which are rooted in Ricks’ vision of making golf accessible and enjoyable for everyone, breaking down barriers, and evolving the perception of golf as an expensive and elitist sport.
Rise
Next, we began honing the core concept that would guide our creative direction. We developed a central theme of “play,” inspired by the idea of making golf accessible, enjoyable and getting people out into the world to take part. The word play also alluded to Rick’s brand’s origin on YouTube.
We created a graphical framework from a classic photo by Harold Eugene Edgerton, ‘Bobby Jones with a Driver’, which used stroboscope techniques to capture the moment of a golf swing. We wanted to encapsulate this dynamism of the motion throughout our visuals, and combined it with graphical representations of tracer lines (commonly used in golf to trace swing and ball trajectory).
We needed to integrate this concept seamlessly into the Rick’s YouTube channel without overpowering his content, and respecting the existing loyal audience. To achieve this, we focused on enhancing the visual language, introducing a consistent approach to typography and subsequent motion (including a bespoke typeface), scoreboards, leader boards and colour palette.
Outshine
Rick Shiels Media now has a revitalised brand identity that is both cohesive and adaptable. By focusing on the core brand concept of “play,” down to the details within the RSM logo construction, they aim to continue to attract more golf enthusiasts and players to get involved in the sport. We provided guidelines for motion graphics and animation, empowering Rick Shiels Media to maintain consistency and build excitement across all their platforms, providing a foundation for future growth and diversification beyond the YouTube channel.
Head of strategy at RSM, Neil Richardson, added:
“It has been an absolute pleasure working with your team. As the global leader in the YouTube Golf space, Rick Shiels Media is a company that values innovation, creativity, and excellence. When we approached Dawn Creative for our brand development needs, we had high expectations. We were not only looking for a visually appealing and unique brand identity but also a team that could understand our vision and translate it into a compelling brand narrative.”
Dawn surpassed our expectations with their creativity and originality. They took the time to understand our company values, mission, and target audience, and developed a brand identity that truly resonates with our core beliefs. The innovative concepts, thoughtful designs, and attention to detail were evident in every aspect of the brand development process.
Throughout the collaboration, the team at Dawn demonstrated the highest level of professionalism. They were receptive to our feedback, responsive to our queries, and proactive in suggesting creative solutions. The open lines of communication and collaborative approach made the entire process smooth and enjoyable.
The new brand identity created by Dawn has had a significant impact on our business. It not only reflects our company’s ethos but also resonates with our audience, enhancing our visibility and credibility in the market. The positive feedback we have received from clients, partners, and stakeholders is a testament to the effectiveness of Dawn’s work.
