Brands, Blockchains & The Creation of Value
A Personal Reflection: How Blockchain Is Shaping Today’s Business Landscape I still remember the first time I heard about blockchain and cryptocurrency. Like many, I shrugged it off as a passing trend. But if the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that these ideas aren’t just buzzwords—they represent a seismic shift in how […]
How I Learned That Impact Matters More Than Just Image
I’ve spent years immersed in the world of branding, so the shift I’ve noticed lately has been impossible to ignore. These days, crafting a striking image alone just doesn’t cut it anymore. I’ve watched brands—including those I work with at Full House Partners—move from focusing solely on how they’re perceived, to making a real difference […]
Rediscovering My Brand’s Visual Identity:How I Learned to Stand Out with Simplicity
I’ve noticed, just like many of you probably have, that our fast-moving, noisy world doesn’t give brands much time to make an impression. People seem to make choices in mere seconds. This leaves us—brand builders and business owners—wondering: how do we really break through all the clutter? Over time, I’ve realized that having a strong […]
The Three Qualities of a Memorable Logo
My Experience Navigating the Power of Logos in Modern Branding I’ve spent countless hours scrolling through feeds, noticing how brands are constantly fighting to stand out. Despite innovations in marketing, I always come back to this truth: the logo remains the clearest and most persistent signal of what a brand is really about. Whenever I […]
The Future of Retail: My Perspective on Brands in Motion Adapted for Full House Partners
It feels like only yesterday I was living through that surreal stretch when the world pressed pause. Back then, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the retail world as we knew it simply couldn’t keep up with the changes happening all around us. Instead of waiting around for things to settle, we all witnessed retail reinventing itself […]
How User Feedback ShapesReal Change In Digital Design
I’ve learned over the years that putting user experience first isn’t just a best practice—it’s what makes or breaks any digital project. A memory that sticks with me involves a well-known crafting community I followed, which had more than nine million registered members and was ranked among the world’s top digital destinations for creativity and […]
This Too Shall Pass — Making an Impact in a Downturn
Lately, every time I scan the news, I’m hit by stories about relentless fuel price increases, higher rents, rocky markets, and that persistent warning of a looming recession. If you, like me, run a business or take care of a brand, it’s hard not to feel at least a little on edge about what all […]
Purpose Isn’t a Magic Wand: My Journey to Making Purpose Real
Introduction I keep hearing all about “Purpose” – at work, in marketing meetings, and especially in those reports companies send to shareholders. It’s like suddenly everyone is talking about “finding meaning” or “having a higher reason” for existing beyond making money. I remember when giving a bit to charity or supporting a cause was enough. […]
Getting Out of the Comfort Zone:How Brands Can Drive Real Impact
Whenever I reflect on the current landscape for brands, I can’t help but feel a sense of urgency. When I first stumbled across recent studies showing that about 75% of today’s brands could fade away overnight with barely a ripple of concern from their customers, it really hit me: we can no longer rely on […]
Why I Learned Global Brands Can’t Rely on Their ‘International Halo’ Locally
Trying to steer a global brand through today’s world feels like walking a tightrope—anyone who’s been in my shoes knows the pressure to get it right is intense, especially when the economy is unpredictable. I’ve noticed that when times get tough, everyone scrambles for efficiency—and suddenly, there’s this urge to find one-size-fits-all fixes that save […]