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Branding perspectives by Jaimini Upadhyay, Founder & Creative Director.

BRANDING / 12 September 2026

One Brand, Many Worlds: What Branding Across Cultures Has Taught Me

Jaimini reflects on a decade of branding work in India, the UAE and Europe, exploring how cultural context changes design decisions while a brand’s core purpose remains consistent.

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BRANDING / 3 September 2026

Designing for Freedom: The Story Behind VéloRouge

A case-study reflection on designing the identity of a Strasbourg bicycle business, connecting city exploration, freedom and a coherent brand experience.

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BRANDING / 31 August 2026

The Future of Branding: What’s Coming and How to Stay Ahead

A discussion of how AI, community and changing customer expectations influence the future of brand strategy and creative execution.

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BRANDING / 26 August 2026

Branding Is Not a Cost. It’s One of the Best Investments Your Business Can Make

Why a considered brand identity can create lasting business value, and why judging branding only as an expense can miss its wider contribution.

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BRANDING / 14 August 2026

B2B Brands, It’s Time to Take Design Seriously

An argument for clearer design and stronger visual communication in industrial and technical markets, alongside product specifications and commercial information.

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BRANDING / 10 August 2026

Why Branding Will Define the Future of the Copper Industry

How copper manufacturers can distinguish themselves through identity, communication and trust while continuing to compete on product quality and specifications.

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BRANDING / 28 July 2026

Why Most Businesses Don’t Have a Marketing Problem — They Have a Branding Problem

A look at why weak positioning and unclear identity can undermine advertising, and why increasing campaign spend may not solve the underlying issue.

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BRANDING / 24 July 2026

Your Logo Isn’t Your Brand. Your Customer’s Experience Is

Why branding extends beyond a visual mark to include every interaction, expectation and customer experience associated with a business.

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BRANDING / 14 July 2026

Packaging Is Your Brand’s Most Powerful Salesperson

An exploration of packaging as a practical brand touchpoint that communicates value and shapes customer choices at the moment of purchase.

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BRANDING / 11 July 2026

What Makes a Brand Truly Unforgettable?

Lessons from luxury, sustainable, industrial and digital branding on developing an identity that customers recognise and remember.

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BRANDING / 1 July 2026

Why Building a Brand in the UAE Is Unlike Anything Else

A reflection on three years of work in the UAE, including the market’s pace, diverse audiences and expectations around brand identity.

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