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Here you can read articles, news and my thoughts on the industry — not that anyone’s asking.

  • Brand is a system, Cadillac finally has one

    Brand is a system, Cadillac finally has one

    Cadillac needed to rethink what it meant to be Cadillac in the first place. A brand that once stood for status, innovation and American optimism had watched the world move past its most iconic cues. Chrome and tailfins weren’t going to carry them into an all-electric future, and their next generation of drivers wasn’t looking… Read more

  • Sam Altman, Jony Ive, OpenAI and the shape of what’s next

    Sam Altman, Jony Ive, OpenAI and the shape of what’s next

    What happens when one of the most influential designers of our generation takes the reins at one of the most transformative tech companies on the planet? We’re about to find out. Sir Jony Ive, the mind behind the iMac, iPhone and Apple Watch is officially stepping into a creative leadership role at OpenAI, bringing his… Read more

  • For the next generation of travelers, TripAdvisor

    For the next generation of travelers, TripAdvisor

    Founded in 2000, Tripadvisor was born from a simple idea that the best travel advice doesn’t come from guidebooks or glossy brochures, but from people who’ve actually been there. For over two decades, travelers have used TripAdvisor to share their honest opinions, posting over 830M contributions and helping more than 460M people each month navigate… Read more

  • Creating AGI that benefits humanity, OpenAI

    Creating AGI that benefits humanity, OpenAI

    When OpenAI first burst onto the scene as a non-profit research lab, their identity felt almost incidental, a collection of scattered fonts, mismatched icons and a logo that hinted at promise without fully articulating it. As the team behind ChatGPT watched usage surge from a modest experiment to nearly 800M WAU (122.6M DAU), it became… Read more

  • Experiences for every kind of person, Eventbrite

    Experiences for every kind of person, Eventbrite

    In 2020 we all felt it, too many screens, too much swiping and not enough presence. While tech helped us survive lockdown, it couldn’t replace the feeling of being there. Eventbrite recognized this faster than most brands. As the world slipped deeper into digital dependence, they doubled down on the thing their platform was always… Read more

  • Fintech for the fun-loving, CashApp

    Fintech for the fun-loving, CashApp

    Brands like Coinbase, Wealthsimple and Venmo have already shown that money doesn’t have to be boring. Buck and Cash App push that even further, reminding us that finance can be colorful, quirky and loaded with attitude. Read more

  • New kid on the block, Lego

    New kid on the block, Lego

    Lego has never been just a toy. They are a cultural icon, a platform for creativity and a masterclass in brand longevity. In their latest evolution, the Lego Group refined their brand identity to reinforce their core philosophy of creativity and play while updating their design system for a more cohesive, connected, and immersive experience… Read more

  • Making global commerce feel local, eBay Evo

    Making global commerce feel local, eBay Evo

    eBay is an ecosystem where people connect over shared passions, discover unique finds and build thriving businesses. But as commerce evolves, so must the experience that powers it. Enter eBay Evo, a bold, modern and scalable brand design system designed to create a more intuitive, accessible and seamless eBay for everyone. Developed entirely in-house over… Read more

  • Creating the most exciting sport on earth,  MotoGP

    Creating the most exciting sport on earth, MotoGP

    MotoGP has introduced an all-new brand identity, in collaboration with visionary design studio Pentagram. Unveiled by MotoGP Promoter and Rights Holder Dorna, the challenge was to present MotoGP as “the most exciting sport on earth” and to transform the world’s greatest motorcycle event into a digital-first global entertainment brand. Read more

  • OpenAI acquires chat.com for $25M?

    OpenAI acquires chat.com for $25M?

    OpenAI made a move that shows just how serious they are about conversational AI, they bought chat.com. Not just any domain — the domain if you want to be synonymous with conversational AI. In a move that’s almost reminiscent to the early 2000s dot-com boom, the pets.com era. Read more

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  • Starface

    Starface

    Pimple patches have always been a hidden solution, designed to discreetly blend into the skin. But Starface is turning that idea on its head. Instead of hiding blemishes, Starface’s fun, star-shaped, brightly colored patches transform acne treatment into a bold statement of self-expression. Read more