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SWOT ANALYSIS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Logo Iterations






        This SWOT analysis outlines the current strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to SERI’s brand and positioning.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     The logo design process began with sketches exploring

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               a variety of  concepts. One  early direction focused  on
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               using connecting shapes to form the letter “S” for SERI  -

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               symbolising the way social enterprises are linked through
                                    S                                   Strengths                                                    W                              Weaknesses                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 community, partnerships, and shared goals. These sketches


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               reflect a broad exploration of ideas, helping me test different
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               forms and visual metaphors.




                                         National representation, community driven, inclu-                                                Lack of public awareness (still a young brand),
                                         sive, collaborative network, international engage-                                               small team, not clear/ inconsistent visual identity,
                                         ment, growing awareness of SE, policy advocacy,                                                  website could be more dynamic and interactive
                                         member support and advocacy, strong alignment
                                         with its mission, vision and values






















                                    O                    Opportunities                                                               T                                            Threats












                                         Growing interest in SEs, more government support                                                Policy changes, economic downturns & budget
                                         (Ireland and EU), strong policy and advocacy role,                                              cuts, competition from other networks
                                         corporate partnership, procurement, no real com-
                                         petition, partnership with other institutions (LEO,
                                         Enterprise Ireland, The Wheel, SEI, Social Finance…)











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