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Corporate visual identity of financial institutions in Spain

Iconographic-symbolic web content analysis

Visual Identity of Spanish Banks: Symbolism and Digital Strategy

What is this article about?

This article explains how the top 72 financial institutions in Spain construct their visual identity online through an iconographic-symbolic analysis. Based on the work of Sanz Peralta, Ortiz Ramos, and Romero-Rodríguez, the research identifies key design trends in typography, color, symbolism, and structure of banking logos.


Why is it important?

In a post-crisis digital economy, banks must build trust and coherence through visual identity. This article highlights how Spanish banks adopt minimalism, geometric shapes, and balanced color palettes to remain credible and modern across digital platforms.


Key Findings: What defines Spanish banking logos?

1. Logos favor imagotypes

75% of banks use imagotypes (symbol + text), combining readability with recognizability.

2. Cold and warm colors are balanced

  • Blue (34.4%) and red (18.2%) dominate.

  • Most use dyads or triads with both chromatic and achromatic colors, ensuring digital clarity.

3. Typography prioritizes legibility

  • 73% use sans serif fonts, with bold or medium weight.

  • Most logos are written in capital letters, enhancing authority and modernity.


Digital Adaptation and Symbolic Meaning

This article explains how Spanish banks adapt their logos for responsive design and digital UX by:

  • Avoiding 3D or fluorescent effects.

  • Maintaining visual consistency across platforms.

  • Embracing minimalism with basic geometric shapes (circle, square, triangle).

  • Using typographic clarity over decorative flair.


Verbal vs. Graphic Allusion

  • 71% of logos include terms like “banco,” reinforcing sector identity.

  • Only 18% use graphical references to finance.

  • Designs are conservative but evolving toward expressive conciseness.


FAQs

Q: What visual format is most common in bank logos?
A: Imagotypes combining text and symbol.

Q: Which colors are most used in Spanish banking?
A: Cyan/blue and red, often paired with white, gray, or black.

Q: Do banks prefer bold or simple designs?
A: Simple, clean designs with sans serif fonts and minimal embellishments.

Q: Is there a trend toward visual innovation?
A: Yes, but cautiously. While minimalist and responsive design trends are emerging, most institutions avoid radical changes.

Sanz Peralta, A., Ortiz Ramos, M., & Romero-Rodríguez, L.M. (2023). Corporate visual identity of financial institutions in Spain: iconographic-symbolic web content analysis. Doxa Comunicación (37). https://doi.org/10.31921/doxacom.n37a1754

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