The discovery phase of any design or branding project is all about research and information gathering. It’s a critical part of the process that goes far beyond the project brief. No two agencies handle the discovery process in the exact same way. However, you should strive to partner with a firm that takes a more robust approach. At Decker Design,…
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Use the 12 Archetypes to Assess Your Firm and Size Up Your Competition Brand marketers universally agree that there are twelve brand archetypes. Each of the twelve archetypes is depicted on the wheel below, along with a well-known brand that epitomizes it. Note that the archetypes are grouped into four categories: stability, fulfillment, enjoyment, and risk. As you consider your…
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Redesigning your logo is a big deal. For one thing, it usually means completely overhauling your brand’s visual identity with ripple effects throughout your brand architecture and infrastructure. For another, it automatically lands you in full-on rebrand territory, which necessarily means added expense and complexity. For these and other reasons, it often makes good sense to revitalize your brand with…
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The mission for any private equity firm is to find innovative ways to grow their portfolio companies and maximize their profits. More recently, some of the most forward-looking private equity firms have begun hiring brand consultants to work directly with their portfolio companies to build brand strategies and develop marketing plans. This new model is a distinct pivot for the…
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It’s often said that companies don’t hire law firms—they hire lawyers. By the same token, your clients and prospects aren’t just companies—they’re people. And those people determine how an organization operates in the marketplace: how they approach problems, how they make purchasing decisions, who they are likely to turn to in a crisis, and what stakeholders they need to consider….
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