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


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,...
Christina Rüter
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


Price changes in times of inflation
2 brands show how it can or cannot be done. PRICE REDUCTION and SUSTAINABILITY OPTIMIZATION versus SHRINKFLATION: 2 brands show how it...
Christina Rüter
Jan 30, 20242 min read


Political brand attitudes in today's Zeitgeist.
Pros and Cons for political engagement of brands. Times are polarising, right-wing movements are influencing our world. In Germany, we...
Christina Rüter
Jan 23, 20242 min read


"Milk" brands and its target groups
The development of conventional cow's milk and milk substitute drinks in Germany How many cartons of milk do you have in your fridge? Do...
Christina Rüter
Jan 16, 20242 min read


Plastic or Paper Packaging?
Real versus perceived sustainability in packaging design. Most consumers make SIMPLE assumptions*: Often, the sustainability assessment...
Christina Rüter
Jan 3, 20242 min read
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