Remember when someone told you about the arrow in the FedEx logo? You didn’t focus on it in the first place, but when you notice its unobtrusive existence — you can’t unseen it. This is what the negative space is. Since then, we bet you’ve started looking for other clever examples of negative space usage!

Deserted, disconnected and discontent. Consumers are facing these feelings in their everyday lives, and it's no wonder! Technology has taken over and we're losing the human-element in our interactions. Let's combat this with the power of positivity and engagement. Remember, actions speak louder than words.

When building a brand, we usually begin with the attributes of the product or service. First, we ask questions like: "are we high quality?" or "are we durable?" Then, we consider how we can represent the benefits of this through an identity.

Remember, we're dealing with people, from your customers to your team. Yet, so many organisations fail to create a brand that connects with both groups. Like people, we believe branding should have a public and private life. After all, it can be used to motivate and inspire your team. It creates a sense of community and belonging amongst those closest to the organisation.

It’s no longer sufficient to offer products through pure necessity; customers can shop online for these essentials. If you’re a retailer looking for success in the offline world, it’s critical you offer fulfilling activities, inspiration and genuine ways to improve your customer’s life.

Being the go-to-brand for children is a challenging task. The customer and the consumer are in two different camps; this is unlike many other markets. It’s crucial that children’s brands are authentic and supportive, to become a household name that parents trust, and kids love.