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Apraava Energy’s New Brand Identity Uses Generative Design

Landor & Fitch has designed a dynamic identity for the energy company that uses a generative tool to create novel forms based on data from Apraava's plants.
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How Atomberg is Fanning a New Wave in Home Appliances

By combining innovative technology with smart brand-building, Atomberg hopes to shake up the consumer durables market in India

Case Studies

Original, authentic case studies on growth and design from established and challenger Indian brands.

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MakeMyTrip Humanises Holiday Planning

In the first of a two-part series on product and design at MakeMyTrip (MMT), we look at the insights that powered their recent relaunch of Holiday Packages.
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MMT’s Ship of Theseus Approach to Design

In the second of this two-part series, we learn what it really takes to design for a ‘super-app’ that is used by 1 in 4 Indian travellers.
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Starting Small with Jar

Savings app Jar has raised a $4.5 million round and created remarkable amounts of buzz in less than 6 months. We take a look at how customer insights and a thoughtful product design approach have powered their initial traction.

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Insights

Strategy, frameworks, updates, stories, interviews

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Corporate vs Product Brands: A Decision Framework

A simple framework to help you think about your corporate brand versus your product brands, so you don't leave essential brand-building activities until too late.
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India’s Aviation History Through Logos

We look back at Indian aviation's history through the lens of airline brands that have come and gone.
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Memorable Branding From Freshworks

In the wake of Freshworks' IPO, we take a look at its interesting history of brand-building

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Events

Sharply focused interactions around a specific branding topic

Building a Personal Brand Karthik

Building a Personal Brand Online with Karthik Srinivasan

Key takeaways from the THC Meetup on building a personal brand online
Building a challenger brand

Building a Challenger Brand with Shashank Mehta, Founder, The Whole Truth

Don't miss this meetup if you are interested in how to build a consumer brand from scratch

How Can Creatives Cope With Anxiety?

Tips and takeaways from our meetup with mental counsellor, Vijay Gopal will ensure that you are in your best frame of mind.

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