FutureBrand's 'bright and optimistic' rebrand for Currys marks a new chapter for the retailer

The move comes as Currys PC World was "struggling to clearly articulate its ethos against a backdrop of technology providers who prioritised function over fun," as the London agency puts it. And the decision to merge the four brands under a single "masterbrand" highlighted the need to "signify change whilst still capitalising on existing brand equities within the portfolio".

It was down to FutureBrand to create a new brand identity and logo for Currys that stood out from the crowded tech space of "minimalist visual language". Working closely with the Dixons Carphone team over a two-year period, FutureBrand created a "bright and optimistic" identity that reflects the new brand vision and captures the characteristics of the brand: "modern, stunning, infectiously passionate, smart cookie and witty".

At its heart lies a circular logo, echoing the memorable globe in the Currys PC World brandmark. Present across Currys' "bright new world" identity, this circular thread is representative of "all the shapes and forms of the technological world and echoes the openness and optimism which underpins the Currys' brand," adds Futurebrand. There's also strong and powerful purple, now complemented by a soft palette of pastel colours to bring the "bright world" to life.

Rolled out across digital and physical spaces, from websites and storefronts to staff uniforms and vehicles, the transition from Currys PC World, Carphone Warehouse, Team Knowhow and Dixons Carphone to Currys starts now and will be complete by this October.

"Currys has accumulated a number of different legacies through the merging of the four established brands which could have led to inconsistent use of logos and consumer confusion in stores as well as online," says Adam Savage from FutureBrand. "Our challenge was to embody all four brands through one logo and brand identity, whilst consistently communicating Currys' unique personality. With a new, ownable visual identity, Currys is able to inject a new bright and colourful energy into the consumer technology industry."