Nuggets of thoughts, ideas and reflections on branding

A collection of thoughts shaped by work, curiosity and reflection.

How Design Shapes Our Experience
Tony Dianoff Tony Dianoff

How Design Shapes Our Experience

Packaging vs. Product: How Design Shapes Our Experience

When I was young, I was that boy standing in front of a game-shop shelf full of video games just staring and amazed. There were no YouTube reviews, no online forums and no easy way to know which game was good or bad.

There was just packaging.

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About the name...
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About the name...

I know, it does sound a bit like a toothpaste brand. But in the end, it just sounded right and it stuck…

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Some thoughts on design trends
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Some thoughts on design trends

Design trends usually start because something stops working.

When everything's shouting, quiet feels like a relief. And when everything looks finished and polished, something unfinished suddenly feels fresh.

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Testing out the horror-show
Tony Dianoff Tony Dianoff

Testing out the horror-show

I’m testing this just for fun to see how far I can push AI to create something that looks like it was made intentionally. I wanted to find out whether AI can replace a mockup or 3D artist, or at least get somewhere close.

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Art in Branding.
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Art in Branding.

As a brand designer, I have always worked within a balance of three needs: art, function, and commerce…


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Mandela Parrot
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Mandela Parrot

This whole Mandela Effect and Treasure Chest thing has gotten a bit out of hand :D

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Less what?
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Less what?

Less Paradox is a small brand agency with a simple goal: to keep things clear and done with quality.


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