S01.E03 - Brand Strategy Tools

What if some of the most common advice in the design industry is complete bullshit? "Good design speaks for itself." "More concepts mean more value." "Every designer needs to become a strategist." "AI will replace graphic designers." We've all heard these claims. But how many act ...  Show more

Does purpose really sell? TOMS helped prove that a business could connect commercial growth with positive impact. Its One for One model transformed a simple shoe purchase into a story millions of people wanted to join. Former TOMS brand leader Justin Herber joins us to examine th ...  Show more

A deep dive into brand architecture and how to use it to strengthen your brand positioningShow notes* Felicia on LinkedIn* The Morningstar case study by Creative business companyBrand strategy courseActivate your strategic brain and level up your creative business. Find courses o ...  Show more

Mika Saulitis is the Director of Creative Strategy at branding and design studio, Trollbäck+Company. But what does a Director of Brand Strategy do exactly? As Mika puts it, there are two core components: strategy and creativity. Strategy involves strategic thinking, writing posit ...  Show more

As a brand designer, Austin experienced a similar journey to mine, he learned about the power of brand strategy and started offering it to clients. Things were great. But on that journey towards becoming a strategist, he also noticed that some things were broken in this new ‘era’ ...  Show more