New York-based design studio Gretel revealed the new brand design behind the Stefanie Nelson Dancegroup (SND), ahead of the group’s 20th anniversary. New York-based d...
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Content conformity shows brands are following culture, not changing it
Photos of shoes lit by shards of light on pavement. Photos of hands holding glistening ice cream cones in sunny places. Photos of caramel-coloured whisky on moody, grainy wood tables. Remove the brand name, logo or so...
Music sets the stage for theatre company rebrand
For most national arts companies, there is a logical home venue, a landmark of sorts to help attract attendees and build awareness. But, that model may preclude an audience beyond those already interested in theatre f...
Name, place and identity in local theatre branding
It’s a tale of two theatres. It’s the Kiln versus the Tricycle. It’s old versus new. It’s history versus future. It’s broadcast versus dialogue. And it’s not how the story of a rebrand is supposed to be told....
Museum roundup: gardens, science and espionage
From science to natural history to plants and brands, museums remain a source of curiosity across all age groups. So far, 2017 has seen real variation in the strategies that museums, new and old, are adopting to attra...
Desire, irresistibility and the intoxication of a seductive idea
Many brands craft a desirable product. Few create a powerful enough idea to change culture itself. Brittany Golob analyses the impact brands have had on behaviour Ima...
The Arts Society rebrands with timeless aesthetic
According to the Creative Industries website, in 2015 the UK’s cultural organisations contributed £27bn to the economy and created 642,000 sector jobs. This follows a general trend of growth in the arts and herit...
Hull City of Culture
In November 2013, the UK city of Kingston upon Hull, more commonly known as Hull, was bestowed the title of 2017 UK City of Culture. Some nominees, as well as the public at large, were surprised by the news. Yet this...
Profile: Smiley World
From emojis to music deals and lifestyle brands to digital signage, the Smiley is both a product and a brand logo. Jeremy Owen speaks with the brand managers behind Smiley World...
Chipotle's unique culture strategy
Mexican restaurant chain, Chipotle, has taken unique measures to ensure that its employer brand is administered across all of its stores. The company has a system whe...