Richard Hurst, strategic and creative director at WPA Pinfold, discusses the difficult economic landscape in the UK and why, in these tricky times, it is crucial for brands to demonstrate authenticity and for their st...
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Why luxury brands are becoming storytellers and art curators (and you should too)
Gaby Granier, senior strategist at Boundless Brand Design, describes how she is able to craft high quality design for luxury brands. Luxury defines what is desirable,...
Unlocking success: The role of brand strategy and purpose in rebranding a national energy company
Matteo Di Iorio, associate partner, creative and brand at Interstate Creative Partners, discusses his agency’s project with Bahrain’s state-owned energy company, Bapco Energies....
Brands are everything, everywhere, all at once
Jovan Buac is the executive director of marketing and growth EMEA at Landor. He offers readers three simple rules that he applies in his work when designing brands to meet the needs of an increasingly demanding world....
Brand transformation. Everyone’s talking about it, but are they really doing it?
Josh Hunt, managing director at global brand agency Brand Potential, believes the word ‘transformation’ is overused in the context of rebranding. He explains what a real brand transformation is all about....
Angus’ A-Z of logos: I ♥︎ NY
In his latest monthly Transform column on the A-Z of logo design, Pentagram partner and creative director Angus Hyland explains his love for the iconic I ♥︎ NY logo....
The power of placemaking in building city brands
Public spaces connect neighbours, promote exercise, spark business investment and attract visitors. They can also improve mental health, air quality, safety and sustainability. Lisa Battles explores how placemaking in...
Should we have a say in other people’s designs?
David Kimpton, founder and executive creative director at London-based design consultancy Kimpton Creative, talks about the discourse surrounding the rebranding of WHSmith and Lyle’s Golden Syrup. If we don’t know all...
Decoding the philosophy of luxury
Fatima Zara Patel, strategy consultant at Brand Lounge, explains her tactics when approaching design projects for luxury brands. Luxury is more than just a lifestyle;...
Why brand capital is the silent force behind business success
Sholto Lindsay-Smith, director and head of strategy at international brand and business consultancy Industry, discusses the often forgotten importance of brand capital and why strong brands perform better in tough tim...
