Category Archives: EU

Lighter side of branding | Giving rain the finger…

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

In cities like London and Amsterdam where rain is part of daily reality, you might want to resort to this nifty umbrella to keep you dry and make a statement! I sure hope this young thing knows what statement she’s … Continue reading →

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Logo & Corporate Identity | Doppelgängers

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

The North Face, Adventure Apparel, Footwear and Gear; San Diego-based West Coast IPM & Move; AGICOA, Audio Visual Producers’ Copyright Management, EU.  There’s an old French proverb: “Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose,” first coined by French columnist … Continue reading →

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Logo & Corporate Identity | Geometric exploration [1]

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

      Elvia Travel Insurance, Switzerland (Elvia is now part of German Insurance giant, Allianz); Rijnstate Ziekenhuis (Rijnstate Hospital), The Netherlands; Ascur Management Consulting Co., Lugano, Switzerland; Banque Patrimoine & Immobilier, France; DeVry University, US; ABN-AMRO Bank, The Netherlands; Commonwealth … Continue reading →

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Logo & Corporate Identity | Four color dot doppelgängers

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Who’s inspiring whom?  The advent of the internet has brought the world to our fingertips like never before. Images that we’ve never had access to, or could only see on TV or read in the news, are now in cyberspace. All … Continue reading →

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The state of the global airline industry… growth shifting toward Asia!! [4]

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

Cont’d… Part 3 of 4:  Aviation: Climbing through the clouds, from The Economist paints an excellent current state of the airline and aviation industry. All systems go for continued growth in the Asia Pacific Region, home to China and India … Continue reading →

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The state of the global airline industry… growth shifting toward Asia!! [3]

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

Cont’d… Part 3 of 4:  Aviation: Climbing through the clouds, from The Economist paints an excellent current state of the airline and aviation industry. All systems go for continued growth in the Asia Pacific Region, home to China and India … Continue reading →

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The state of the global airline industry… growth shifting toward Asia!! [2]

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

Cont’d… Part 2 of 4:  Aviation: Climbing through the clouds, from The Economist paints an excellent current state of the airline and aviation industry. All systems go for continued growth in the Asia Pacific Region, home to China and India … Continue reading →

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The state of the global airline industry… growth shifting toward Asia!! [1]

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

Traveling never ceases to amaze me. It’s addictive, it’s exploratory and I’ve found it to be the quintessential tool for self-discovery and understanding where you come from. And of course it’s a given that travel broadens the mind, as we … Continue reading →

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Logo & Corporate Identity | Letter “F” doppelgängers [1]

Posted on July 14, 2011 by

If you think logos, corporate identity and any other brand logos are truly original these days… think again. There’s plenty company, the world over. Whether doppelgängers, look-alikes, wannabes, copies, or plain plagiarism, similarities abound. Sheer coincidence?  Hey, in the era of … Continue reading →

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Brand Building | Color meanings across cultures [White]

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

Further blogposts on the subject of intercultural brand-building and the role of color. It never fails to peak my interest, as the human race has been communicating through signs, symbols, shapes, and colors throughout history. And it never ceases to amaze … Continue reading →

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