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Creating compelling brand experiences for ambitious brands who know that good is not enough.

Lagos, Nigeria
Joined August 2011
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@FourthCanvas
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Letʻs take you on a growth journey of great brands we have built for the past 5years with some of Africaʻs influential businesses and leaders. . . . . . #fourthcanvas #fourthcanvasandbrands #fourthcanvasandlogos #fourthcanvasexperience #4citizens
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@FourthCanvas
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3 years
Many portfolios, one goal—wealth. #BrandIdentity #TGIC
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@FourthCanvas
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3 years
In line with the mission of the Africa Challenger Brands project, join us tomorrow by 6pm on Twitter Spaces as we engage @a_feranmi to discuss Cowrywise' approach to engaging people as a brand. #ACB20 #AfricaChallengerBrands
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@FourthCanvas
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2 years
4% That’s the percentage of new branding projects we have accepted this year. Want to know why? We will tell you.
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4 years
Wall of victims. #EndSARS
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@FourthCanvas
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9 months
Thrilled 😍 to reveal our latest brand identity work — the Ventures Platform rebranding. Led by @mae_afolabi , design partner at FourthCanvas, the new logo is not just a logo. It's a clever mix of a V and P, with hidden images of a catapult and an abstracted African Map.
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@FourthCanvas
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2 years
Knock knock! 😎 As you know, we created the new name and designed the new visual identity of one of Nigeria’s leading FinTechs, @nombahq . Previously known as Kudi, the new brand direction takes inspiration from numbers and the average African’s relationship with it.
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@FourthCanvas
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9 months
Our @heyfoodlama case study is live 😍 Dedicated efforts from our team have brought to life a brand identity that authentically captures the thrill and convenience that Foodlama offers its users.
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@FourthCanvas
FourthCanvas
5 years
Over the past months, we’ve partnered with the amazing team @PiggyBankNG to refresh their identity and visual design system. It was an interesting experience and we have a full case study for you:
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@FourthCanvas
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4 years
Speed and innovation was the goal. While the name inspired reliability, we proposed that the logo maximizes colour, shapes, angle and composition for the brand to be more relatable for young people who form a big part of the target customers.
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@FourthCanvas
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4 years
We are hiring Design Associates, who will work, learn and grow within our boundless team of amazing minds. Junior-level experience, senior-level ambition. Apply here:
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@FourthCanvas
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3 years
We recently partnered with @tomie_balogun and team to rebrand The Green Investment Club, from brand strategy to visual identity design. Brief preview right here 👌🏾 Case study sometime ⏳
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@FourthCanvas
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3 years
Say hello 👋 to the latest 4Citizen—Gabriel Balogun, who will facilitate our talent development mission as Education Lead.
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@FourthCanvas
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4 years
Why seke ye the lyvinge amonge the deed? #HappyEaster
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@FourthCanvas
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1 year
Applications are officially open for the #4CWM Fellowship. Apply here:
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@FourthCanvas
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6 months
📢Calling all NYSC members. Get paid NGN 50,000 - NGN 130,000 to become a data collector for the @FourthCanvas team in your region. Help us uncover new insights about the people in your community. Interested? Register here:
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@FourthCanvas
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5 months
Happy 30th birthday to the visionary leader and CEO @victorfatanmi that has brought us this fá🎉 Your vision and passion have not only shaped the trajectory of @FourthCanvas , but have also inspired and empowered us. Cheers to more years of success and fulfillment!
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@FourthCanvas
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1 year
Behold the new brand identity of @brassmoneyhq ! Our team has poured endless effort into devising a brand identity that truly captures the excitement and convenience that Brassmoney brings to its users.
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@FourthCanvas
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6 months
Numbers from the eyes of a nomad - We’re excited to announce our first brand identity case study of the year 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣👇🏽
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@FourthCanvas
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1 year
Nailing your 'Brand Designer' hire can be a monumental triumph for your brand's transformation in both the immediate and distant future. In this piece, we divulge expert insights into identifying the brilliance that your team needs to infuse the perfect creative vision.
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@FourthCanvas
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10 months
Mind meets wealth 🪙. Aligning with @getladda core mission, our creative vision here was centered around reshaping people's perspectives on money, empowering them to cultivate sustainable wealth. #ladda #brandidentity
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@FourthCanvas
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3 years
On 22 June 2021, we will be publishing a report on the leading 20 examples of startup brands across Africa who are redefining what it means to build brands that succeed with people. Visit to join the waitlist. #AfricaChallengerBrands #ACB20
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@FourthCanvas
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9 months
Congrats to our amazing CEO @victorfatanmi on winning the @TFAAfrica prize for Technology! 🎉👏 #DefyingOdds #InspiringGreatness
@TFAAfrica
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Prize for Technology - Victor Fatanmi Congratulations @victorfatanmi ! ✨ #TFAA17 #GreatnessIsAfrican
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@FourthCanvas
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5 years
Our campaign, #WeGoVote is listed as one of the “great ads for good” from across the world 🌍 in 2019. That’s what this tweet is about.
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@FourthCanvas
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1 year
We’ve got some news 🎉 Introducing the #4CWM Fellowship. We’re opening up a few intern roles for ambitious women in design and strategy. Which are you looking forward to?
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@FourthCanvas
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3 years
Now is the best time to mark 6pm on your calendar for tomorrow as we discuss with @LayoOgunbanwo on brand engagement from a @PiggyBankNG perspective. #TwitterSpaces #AfricaChallengerBrands #ACB20
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@FourthCanvas
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2 years
“...you need to think of the Brand Designer as the graphic designer on your team with the mind of a brand strategist”. In our latest article, partners @victorfatanmi and @TunjiOgunoye share critical qualities tech start-ups should look out for when hiring brand designers.
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@FourthCanvas
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2 years
Enjoy a peek at the logo icon of another brand identity project of ours for @heyfoodlama , an easy-to-use browser extension where you can easily discover the foods that suit your preferences, get recommendations, and explore with freedom. Case study coming soon ⏰
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@FourthCanvas
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Enjoy the visual identity and assets we crafted for @nombahq . Led by @TunjiOgunoye , the symbol is a slightly abstract representation of cross-road signs — typically seen in the middle of road intersections across the country.
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@FourthCanvas
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2 years
Illustrations give brands the ability to unfold its story in a dynamic, yet consistent pattern, improving their messaging and visual identity beyond the logo. We take care to create systems that work anywhere we have defined a use case for — web, print, social media, etc.
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@FourthCanvas
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2 years
Through our work at FourthCanvas, we have helped businesses from around Africa and beyond cut through the noise, stand distinct, come to life and remain even more relevant over time. Here, @BolajiFawole brings some perspective after a full day at work.
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@FourthCanvas
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6 months
What must always add up? - Of course it is NUM-ber. We did deep learning and research that consistently revealed - most advertising channels are optimized for audio/sound🎼🎶 #Nombacasestudy #KudiRebrand #4CMagic #fourthcanvasmagic #fourthcanvasandbrands #sonicbranding
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@FourthCanvas
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10 months
Take a glimpse at our illustration system for @okra_hq , designed to present product information with utmost clarity and relatability. It seamlessly combines aesthetic appeal, showcasing the brand's vibrant colors and visual elements, all aimed at ensuring brand consistency.
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1 year
How should businesses approach the concept of Brand Identity comprehensively? Enjoy some insights from our engaging conversation with @victorfatanmi and @mae_afolabi .
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@FourthCanvas
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2 years
This Thursday, we are starting a new series of conversations on Twitter Spaces. Join us for an exciting session by 5pm on Thursday, where @victorfatanmi share thoughts and opinions with @praisephilemonn on 'Unpacking Branding — from the big picture to today's task' #4CSpaces
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@FourthCanvas
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5 years
While we all spent yesterday celebrating “the labour of our heroes past” that “shall never be in vain”, we thought to do something with our heroes now.
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@FourthCanvas
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5 years
Starting Monday with colours for a colourful week 😊. @coolors .co is one of the several tools we use when brainstorming on colour choices for design projects. It is very simple to use and generates several colour palettes. What tools do you use? Share in the comment section.
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@FourthCanvas
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1 year
The response to our #4CWM Fellowship has been incredible, and we want to ensure that everyone has a chance to apply. If you haven't submitted your application yet, now is the time! Application closes on Friday.
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@FourthCanvas
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It's been two years since we launched the first #4CFellowship 🎉 This 3-month paid internship program, open to both men and women was our vision to impact, equip, and train junior/ intermediate brand designers, product designers, and brand strategists to become professionals.👇🏽
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@FourthCanvas
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What is a great story without inclusion? [Open thread👇🏽] 1/5 #iwd2024 #inclusion #4cwm
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@FourthCanvas
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1 year
Reflecting on our dynamic journey at FourthCanvas and drawing insights from esteemed global sources, we present 12 essential considerations to bear in mind. These valuable insights will guide you in leading the way or ensuring intentional excellence in your work.
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@FourthCanvas
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Afriex was established to offer the fastest method for Africans to send and receive money across continents ➡️🌍⬅️.
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@FourthCanvas
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2 years
Hey @nomba , we see you 👏🏾
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We have always brought you closer to the kudi. Now we continue to do that and more, helping you keep an eye on the Nomba 💵 #whatsYourNomba #Nomba
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@FourthCanvas
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2 years
Show me the Nomba! Our work on Nomba also included working with numerous media and advertising agencies to launch the new brand to the world. To read the full case study, visit:
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@FourthCanvas
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1 year
Swipe through to witness the captivating website landing pages crafted by FourthCanvas! From stunning visuals, strategic content development to seamless user experiences, we've got it all covered. #websitedesign #fourthcanvas #forthefew
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@FourthCanvas
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4 years
Faces 👌🏾 We have been building some brand identities and brand-centric products we can’t wait to share. You?
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@FourthCanvas
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8 months
Dive into the journey of @topealabi_ and the story of @afriexapp A journey that began in the humble streets of Ifako, Gbagada, and then to Houston, Texas, would eventually lead back home, with the clarity to address the complexities of cross-border payments for every African.
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@FourthCanvas
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2 years
📢 Tune in to the next episode of #4CSpaces Speaking with @victorfatanmi this Wednesday is @mae_afolabi on how to design the right brand identity system and why it is important for businesses.
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Proud to collaborate with @okra_HQ on their new brand identity! With a new logo and colours, they're still paving the way for Open Finance in Africa by democratizing access to financial products/services through APIs.
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@FourthCanvas
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5 years
Dr Obiageli Ezekwelesi’s role as Special Assistant to the Nigerian President on Budget Monitoring and Price Intelligence Unit from 2003 to 2005 earned her the moniker “Madam Due Process”...
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@FourthCanvas
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2 years
A look back at our Africa Challenger Brands report from 2021 featuring the top 20 tech brands who have, over the previous years, beaten the odds and redefined what it takes to successfully engage people as they disrupt established sectors across Africa.
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@FourthCanvas
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8 months
😎🔜🔜
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@FourthCanvas
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2 years
Why make this post? We will rather save your time and our time by putting this out there before you reach out.
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@FourthCanvas
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4 years
Wait for it.
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@FourthCanvas
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4 years
Someone: “Why did the painter throw out his first 3 paintings? Because he was in love with the FourthCanvas.” Should we ask him to leave us or not?
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@FourthCanvas
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4 years
We did some compelling brand identity work this year. Here are some screens from one of our (many) favs. #4C2020
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@FourthCanvas
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2 years
Turn the volume up and listen to the sounds of nombas! Designed in collaboration with talented musician and producer, Dare Afolabi, the Nomba sonic identity was inspired by the familiar bits and pieces of Nigerian memories that included numbers.
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@FourthCanvas
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5 years
“When someone has a deep cut or wound, we don’t ask them to pray, wish it away or “be strong” out of it, we recognise their pain, not trivialise it and support them to get professional help” - Jolaade Phillips of @MentallyAwareNG (our major partner on this campaign)
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@FourthCanvas
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5 years
Yes! FourthCanvas will be live at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity Music by: Angelique Kidjo—Agolo. #4CityToCannes
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@FourthCanvas
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5 years
Thank you for 2019. This year let’s do even more together. Signed Management 😁
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@FourthCanvas
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2 years
Thanks to everyone who joined in tonight.😎 Join us by 5pm tomorrow for the concluding part of this conversation with @victorfatanmi and @praisephilemonn .
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@FourthCanvas
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5 years
We believe it’s possible to stay above all forms of valid discouragement—rigging, political system and the likes—and participate in the polls. Irrespective of the stories we have heard, the bias we have towards the system and any other issue we may have, #WeGoVote
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@FourthCanvas
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8 months
Looking back at one of our favourite projects: refreshing the identity and visual design system for @PiggyBankNG .
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2 years
Youverify is building innovative products that will continue to push the bounds of what is possible in KYC and Fraud Mitigation across Africa. FourthCanvas designed their new brand identity, creating a new visual language that cuts across their ecosystem of products.
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Our work—creating compelling brand experiences for you via excellent designs. #4CPeople #4CBrands
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@FourthCanvas
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3 years
We recently published a case study of our (Brand Strategy and Visual Identity) work for @growwithpennee This way ➡️
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@FourthCanvas
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5 years
We are proud of the several women who make up the larger percentage of our big family of amazing clients. Happy International Women’s Day. #4CPeople
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@FourthCanvas
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11 months
Creations of Gold🪙 In the latest episode of #InsideFourthCanvas , @victorfatanmi takes us on a journey through our evolution, charting our advancement from 'VGold Creations' to the full realization of what we now know as FourthCanvas.
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@FourthCanvas
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🚀🚀 @vp_fund
@vp_fund
Ventures Platform Fund
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We've transformed, and we're loving our new look! We have taken this bold step to reflect our incredible journey over the years. We've evolved into an even stronger pillar of support for our visionary founders, creating a more robust and dynamic environment for their ventures to
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@FourthCanvas
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2 years
Excited to share some expressions from the unique lettering system we crafted for Bleyt. From the principle behind @usebleyt ’s logo icon, the team crafted a lettering system to enable further visual expressions that are unique to the brand.
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Companies that thoroughly invest in design, perform on average, twice as well as businesses that don’t. - McKinsey (The business value of design, 2018). 1/3
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@FourthCanvas
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2 years
Learn more about it here:
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@FourthCanvas
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4 years
New read, on @TunjiOgunoye ’s 4th anniversary at FourthCanvas, by Victor. #4at4C
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@FourthCanvas
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6 years
Our extensive process encompasses market research, audience survey and insight-led creative direction. We look forward to partnering with you as we power Africa's greatest brands, the ones people choose over others. #TeamFourthCanvas #FourthCanvasAndBrands #CompellingBrands
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@FourthCanvas
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11 months
In the concluding part of 'The FourthCanvas Story', @victorfatanmi joins @BolajiFawole in a conversation, delving into their triumphant journey from 'studentpreneurs' to the architects behind FourthCanvas, an evolution from Victor Gold Creations.
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@FourthCanvas
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5 years
We were excited to have @ifeoluwasopeju at the HQ. It was an amazing time of conversations around building an influential design/branding Industry in Nigeria. #4CPeople #Collaboration
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@FourthCanvas
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3 years
We underestimated how long it would take to finalize the #AfricaChallengerBrands report and make it as good as it should be. Hence we couldn’t publish yesterday. Now we have. It’s in your mailbox if you subscribed, and a click away if you didn’t >>>>
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@FourthCanvas
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2 years
5. They are shocked that it would cost this much. If they are SHOCKED, we simply say “cool, that’s fine”. 6. And oh, they want us to pitch. We don’t.
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@FourthCanvas
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5 years
We had a good time sharing with the @AdsOpera team sometime last week. Spot @AlukoBrown and @TunjiOgunoye 👌🏾 #DesignForNonDesigners #IntroducingDFND
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Hello #4CWM applicants! Exciting news awaits you in your inbox. 😊📬
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The primary objective was to co-create a strong and visually attractive identity for African Literati that reflects its aim to showcase African literature & inspire and promote the reading culture via its content. #4CBrands #AfricanLiterati @altvshow
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Every element, from the lively colour palette to the unique illustrations, was meticulously crafted to elevate the overall user experience.
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4C worked with the @DojahInc team to create their new logo and brand identity — reintroducing them as the all-inclusive infrastructure for identity verification in Africa.
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@FourthCanvas
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5 years
. @bosuntijani is the cofounder and CEO of Co-Creation Hub—Nigeria’s foremost social innovation centre dedicated to accelerating the application of social capital and technology for economic prosperity.
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5 years
We are very particular about partnering with our clients to build great brands. The project also included a detailed brand guide that reflected the results from the entire process—key statements, colour scheme, typography, visual style—and how to use them effectively.
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We worked with @growwithpennee to develop a new brand identity that conveys its evolved mission and personality, which we jointly refined to lay the foundation for the entire project.
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@FourthCanvas
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Kanu Nwankwo ( @papilokanu ) has consistently been a face of Nigerian football from his active years till retirement with lots of awards home and abroad.
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@FourthCanvas
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Patterns and illustrations are visual expressions that can help to communicate the feel and essence of a brand. Sometimes they make up the feel you readily connect with beyond the logo and can even help to create a compelling aesthetic experience for the brand. #4CBrands
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1 year
Have you applied for our #4CWM fellowship yet? Don't miss out on the opportunity to collaborate with industry experts, and gain invaluable experience.
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@FourthCanvas
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4 years
We will host an Open House in January to showcase this and many other projects we did this year. <Request a personal invitation through Comments or QuoteRT> 👌🏾
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4 years
We did some compelling brand identity work this year. Here are some screens from one of our (many) favs. #4C2020
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2 years
Excited to show the beautiful motion language that FourthCanvas worked on for @afriexapp , a FinTech service that allows you to send and receive money anywhere in the world.
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4 years
HAPPY.
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5 years
Have you noticed the consistency in the visual communication for AXA Mansard? @VictorFatanmi discusses the identity system for the insurance company and how it helps to reinforce mindshare for the brand.
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6 years
Happy people make happy clients. #Tbt to when the team went to see @kemiadetiba ’s #KingOfBoys . #4CPeople #4CBrands
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Yes! The smiles when we check our mails to see that work resumes tomorrow. #4CPeople #BuildingAfricasMostAmbitiousBrands
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@FourthCanvas
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Our Cofounder/CEO, @victorfatanmi will be live on @channelstv for #RubbingMinds . You can join the conversation by 3 pm later today.
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5 years
28 . 02 . 2020 #SMW
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A snippet from our recent hangout. Tag a fellow #4Citizen you know in the comments below👇🏽 #4citizens #4c #4cwm #fourthcanvas #fourthcanvasexperience
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2018 has come and gone with a good number of Rebrands in Nigeria. We did a rating of some them and would love to know what you think.
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