Branding

🚨 A vibe is not a brand strategy.🚨I continue to see young brands try to build from a strategy based on a “vibe.” A cool aesthetic, a specific energy, a mood they want to evoke. But this said vibe is not a strategy.A brand strategy is a clear POV, an intentional framework that defines who you are, what you stand for, and how you build lasting trus... See more

There is beauty in something well-made. The fine fit of a tailored suit. The delicate stitching of a vibrant rug. The mechanical elegance of a well-tuned watch, ticking silently. The same aesthetic laws that govern these objects – and innumerable others – apply to the business world, too. There is such a thing as a beautiful, elegant business. Not ... See more

When evaluating a company, one of my favorite questions to ask is whether it has an aesthetic. We don’t talk about aesthetics as the highest form of brand or story or a reflection of team cohesion, because investing on “vibes” or “look” or “mood” is very frowned upon. Even using it as a data point is beaten out of us. But if you look at any enti... See more