This is not an art gallery

Posted by Dustin Britt on February 3, 2012 Share

Art, in my opinion, is the expression of an individual. Branding, again in my opinion, is expression on behalf of another. The distinction is subtle, but monumentally important.

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"Couldn't have said it better myself. I have had this conversation with many clients and non-clients. Our work is supposed to be more objective than subjective."

- Joseph Szala

The Smell of Decline

Posted by Dustin Britt on January 27, 2012 Share

I recently had the privilege of giving a presentation on the Starbucks brand. I've followed the Starbucks journey closely over the years and it is a fascinating one: a long steady rise followed by a steep decline. Almost every great brand experiences this at one point in its lifecycle. And that truth is alarming - the shifts I might not be sensing due to present success.

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Room to Breathe

Posted by Dustin Britt on January 6, 2012 Share

Great branding is more than repetition. Great branding is more than repetition. Great branding is more than repetition.

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Consumer Control

Posted by Dustin Britt on December 30, 2011 Share

Yesterday was 'Move Your Domain Away From GoDaddy Day'. 72,000 domains and counting have been transferred away from the hosting company.

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"When I first read the line on Twitter with the link to the blog I thought to myself, "Why would people move their domains? Because of their commercials?" It is..."

- C_Rocka

Trust Silence

Posted by Dustin Britt on December 23, 2011 Share

Silence can be a designer's best friend.

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""Trust silence." That's really good truth right there..."

- Trevor Roberts

House of Brands

Posted by Dustin Britt on December 2, 2011 Share

Short term vs long. Regional reach vs national. Diversification vs focused niche. When does it make the most sense to keep one singular branded house vs a collective house of brands?

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Statement of Beliefs #4

Posted by Dustin Britt on November 18, 2011 Share

Number four is a challenge in our chosen profession - but one that we must keep intact to maintain both excellence and enjoyment.

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"[...] • #4 – We know the difference between career and life [...]"

- Statement of Beliefs #5 | Branding Blog | Thoughts From A Brand Identity House | Matchstic

Cultural Clash

Posted by Dustin Britt on November 11, 2011 Share

Its not very often that my love of football intersects with branding. The SEC's move this past week to bring Mizzou into their storied conference effected more than just a geographical competition.

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New Only Lasts a Day

Posted by Dustin Britt on November 4, 2011 Share

In 2010 it was GAP. In 2009 it was Tropicana. And in 1997 it was British Airways. Million-dollar rebrand flip-flops.

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A Designful Nation

Posted by Dustin Britt on October 28, 2011 Share

"Design is differentiation made visible, visceral, and experiential. Creativity and innovation are emerging as disciplines because we have no other choice." - Mark Payne

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