Image and Tech Companies
5 September 2016 by Daniel Aguilar Feener
An image is a visual representation that conveys the appearance of a real or imagined object. Images that exist internally — felt rather than seen — are called mental images. Those that represent an object visually through techniques such as drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, or video are known as created or reproduced images.
The Importance of a Strong Corporate Image
Corporate image is key to conveying trust and professionalism.
Studies show that 80% of companies believe they deliver an excellent user experience — yet only 8% of users agree.
The gap between internal perception and actual client experience is a central challenge for technology companies.
The image you project to clients matters just as much as the services you deliver. This is what Corporate Design addresses: it provides brand continuity through consistent visual language while giving your company the polished, professional appearance that turns a first-time visitor into a client.
Developing a company's Corporate Design requires a clear understanding of the organization's direction and how it wants to be perceived publicly — because design must directly reflect the brand, not approximate it.
Steps to Keep Your Corporate Presence Current
Keeping your corporate presence current requires ongoing review and genuine attention to client feedback.
Balancing your company's image with the quality of its services takes deliberate effort. These practices help keep your corporate presence sharp:
- Refresh your corporate image on a regular cycle — don't wait for it to feel outdated.
- Put yourself in your client's shoes and experience your own touchpoints as they do.
- Study your closest competitors to understand how they manage their image.
- Simplify processes so clients can access your service or product without friction.
- Adopt new technologies where they genuinely improve the client experience.
- Be realistic about what you can execute well within your current capacity.
Success Cases
Ranking of the world's leading technology companies evaluated by sales and market capitalization.
The following ten companies represent the world's top technology firms, ranked by their combined scores in sales and market value.
- General Electric / USA: Sales: $147B / Market cap: $243B
- Apple / USA: Sales: $164B / Market cap: $416B
- Samsung Electronics / South Korea: Sales: $187B / Market cap: $174B
- AT&T / USA: Sales: $127B / Market cap: $200B
- China Mobile / China: Sales: $88B / Market cap: $213B
- Vodafone / United Kingdom: Sales: $74B / Market cap: $135B
- IBM / USA: Sales: $104B / Market cap: $239B
- Microsoft / USA: Sales: $72B / Market cap: $234B
- Nippon Telegraph & Tel / Japan: Sales: $126B / Market cap: $58B
- Siemens / Germany: Sales: $100B / Market cap: $91B