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We write about our analyses, findings and experiences regarding branding, brand strategy and brand re-design in the FMCG sector.


The new Eco-Score on Pack
Help or confusion for the consumer? The new ECO-Score + the NUTRI-Score: ambiguous dilemma or useful transparency? Valora Group is now...
Christina Rüter
Jun 10, 20242 min read


Revival of a traditional brand
Golden Toasts modernises its brand identity and communication ‘Na na na na na na na - Golden Toast tastes good for everyone’ 🎶 The No. 1...
Christina Rüter
Jun 5, 20242 min read


Modernisation by Ratsherrn
Which brand codes characterise the Ratsherrn identity? Ratsherrn modernisation - at any price? The new #Brand identity of Ratsherrn...
Christina Rüter
May 30, 20242 min read


Pleasure, focus and uniqueness
How alpro strengthens its brand Iconic zoom on flavour as a brand win! 3 convincing aspects behind this Alpro redesign: 👉 (Visual)...
Christina Rüter
May 21, 20242 min read


Re-design to strengthen or weaken brands
When brands start a revolution in design Brand poker game: all or nothing? Clever and successful brand development is difficult and...
Christina Rüter
May 6, 20242 min read


Sustainable systems
Sustainable brands, indulgence and spaces Sustainable BEER DELIGHT in Darwin: two CIRCULAR systems with the first German zero-waste beer...
Christina Rüter
May 2, 20242 min read


Team - & Creative - Building
How the Marshmallow Challenge works and inspires What does the Marshmallow Challenge actually do? A team-building game that promotes...
Christina Rüter
Apr 30, 20242 min read


OATLY's success brand strategy
The power of a clear brand core with consequent branding The OATLY case: how sustainable brand strength is developed from a clear core...
Christina Rüter
Apr 24, 20242 min read


The role of packaging design today
Co-creation publication from a research and design agency perspective Pack DESIGN THINKING: the role of packaging, re-design,...
Katja Wagner
Apr 18, 20242 min read


Premium Bakery Brand with Lifestyle
Storytelling of slow snails and bread dough How do you create a premium movement in a traditional market? ZEIT FÜR BROT as a driver....
Christina Rüter
Apr 3, 20242 min read


How strict or flexible should a branding system be today?
Oatly plays with its brand elements and rules without breaking them. What is needed today: a strict flexible Branding System? 👉 Oatly's...
Christina Rüter
Mar 22, 20242 min read


The new Design of Radeberger Pilsener
The successful modernisation of a traditional brand Here's to a REDESIGN-DES BIER with Radeberger Pilsner: the modernisation of a...
Christina Rüter
Mar 14, 20242 min read


Behind every successful brand is - at least - one clever mind
The fit of brand and people for brand success PEOPLE make - successful - BRANDS and should fit together well. BEST FIT: Gustavo Gusto and...
Christina Rüter
Mar 12, 20242 min read


LADDERING towards the WHY of a brand
The search for the underlying buying motives of consumers and the brand purpose. WHY and HOW a brand becomes emotionally relevant: The...
Christina Rüter
Mar 7, 20242 min read


A mineral water dares to venture into cola territory
How far is it sensible and credible to extend a brand? "Discover our dark side": Gerolsteiner Brunnen expands its brand into the cola...
Christina Rüter
Feb 29, 20242 min read


Facelift for Brand Rebel fritz-kola
A new Brand Signet with more hair and humanity The Kola rebel " chills out" and becomes more accessible: FACELIFT & HAIR-EXTENSION for...
Christina Rüter
Feb 27, 20242 min read


Co-Branding for new brand targets
A shampoo and a beer empower each other Co-branding: How brands realise image and visibility effects through cooperation. The hair care...
Christina Rüter
Feb 16, 20242 min read


Quo vadis Fruchtkaramellen
A design icon and a german "Faschings" Love-Piece What's that for you: RETRO ICON, MUSEUM PIECE, CARNIVAL BUNNY or PLUMBEN PULLER? We all...
Christina Rüter
Feb 13, 20241 min read


Tony's Chocolonely: Design Edition
David against Goliath? Tony's Chocolonely Provocation "Hey Mondelez, Ferrero, Nestle, Mars, imagine if your chocolate was FAIR?" The...
Christina Rüter
Feb 9, 20241 min read


JOKOLADE Re-Design
The emotionalization and empowerment of an influencer brand. The Re-design of JOKOLADE empowers and emotionalises the brand perception....
Christina Rüter
Feb 6, 20242 min read
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