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Here you can read articles, news and my thoughts on the industry — not that anyone’s asking.
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Sam Altman, Jony Ive, OpenAI vs. iyO
Just weeks after i wrote about OpenAI’s acquisition of Jony Ive’s hardware startup LoveFrom to form a new joint venture called “io”, iyO (IYO Inc.), a smaller wearable-tech startup founded by former Google engineer Jason Rugolo, filed a lawsuit on June 9th in the Northern District of California. The complaint alleges that OpenAI, along with Sam Altman and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.