In line with current thinking, we have been seeing overall a very pared down and streamlined approach to design. Somewhat inevitable perhaps in an increasingly cluttered and competitive marketplace as a way of disrupting and creating difference through stylish simplicity.
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We’re still talking about being ‘good’ and, ergo, wanting to do ‘good’. But what is the definition of goodness? It now seems that the goodness remit is so wide, how do we know if we are really doing good? The design news week on week is full of ‘good’ brand initiatives and campaigns: Coca-Cola’s Replenish Africa Initiative (RAIN) “Water for Schools” and the Avon Foundations donation to the Fund for Global Womens’ Leadership to name just two featured this week…
With Valentine’s day looming, brands have a great excuse to jump on a new campaign brand-wagon. (albeit a short-lived one). Heineken Italy, for example, has timed the launch of its new ‘Beer Gloss’ lip gloss for women with this romantic occasion. Fine for a quick kiss maybe but what’s the secret to everlasting love?