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Mont Saint-Michel’s Brand Identity Signals a Shift from Postcard to Public Infrastructure
Mont Saint-Michel’s new brand identity marks a shift from tourism imagery to system-led public branding, built for governance, legal clarity, and long-term stewardship.
Jan 20


Inside Amazon’s ‘Leo’ Rebranding: From Affordability Promise to Enterprise Play
Amazon rebrands Project Kuiper as Leo, dropping affordability messaging and targeting enterprise connectivity with AWS-integrated LEO broadband.
Nov 22, 2025


CHAGEE Supercharges Tea Culture with $6 Billion Scale
CHAGEE’s $6 billion rise from a single Yunnan teahouse to 6,000 stores shows how modern Chinese brands are merging design, culture, and efficiency to redefine the global beverage landscape.
Nov 1, 2025


Microsoft 365 Icons Get a Makeover for the AI Age
Microsoft has refreshed its 365 icons for the AI era, introducing softer gradients and unified geometry across apps. The update signals a deeper brand transition—from individual productivity tools to a connected, intelligent ecosystem.
Oct 18, 2025


St. John the Divine: A Heritage Rebrand Done Right
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine has completed a comprehensive rebrand that offers a practical case study in heritage institution branding. Designed by Brooklyn studio Selman, the project demonstrates how typography-led design can solve operational challenges while respecting institutional legacy.
Jul 8, 2025


Google's Gradated Approach to Brand Unification
Google's first G icon update in 10 years uses gradient design to unify its AI portfolio. Analysis of the strategic rollout and industry reception.
May 15, 2025


Gentle Monster: Masterclass in Experiential Retail
Gentle Monster is rewriting the global playbook for brand-building—blending bold design, immersive retail, and pop culture savvy into a brand universe that resonates deeply with Gen Z and Millennial consumers.
Mar 31, 2025


Helsinki's City Branding Balances Work and Life
Helsinki is breathing new life into its image with a new 'Your Happy Place' city branding strategy that balances work and life.
Mar 1, 2025


OpenAI Rebrand Balances the Technical and the Human
OpenAI has unveiled its first comprehensive brand refresh, a nine-month project that reflects the company's evolution from startup to indust
Feb 5, 2025


Jaguar's Radical Rebrand: On- or Off-Brand?
Jaguar unveiled a radical new visual identity, sparking intense debate and criticism across the automotive industry.
Nov 27, 2024


NIO House Amsterdam Reflects on the Future to Come
EV manufacturer NIO has opened its 125th "Nio House" in Amsterdam, with space design aligned with the brand's 'Blue Sky Coming' promise.
Sep 1, 2024


Tacos, Tech, and Timely Transformation: Inside Taco Bell's Marketing Revolution
Taco Bell is serving up groundbreaking marketing strategies, from tech-driven customer experiences and unforgettable brand activations.
Apr 30, 2024
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