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Archive for February, 2010

Brand Sonification

Monday, February 15th, 2010

brand-sonification

Call it music branding, mnemonic branding, acoustic branding or sound design, brand sonification is an integral part of the brand experience, yet is often overlooked. It adds yet another opportunity for the brand to interact with people. Sonification cannot only improve a product’s usability, it can become a primary brand signal, connecting people and brands.

Much like visuals, sound isn’t restricted by the limitations of language. Sound is a metaphor for emotion, one that as humans we are pre-wired to understand. Our brain is registering sound 24/7. It never turns off that sense. The sense of sound triggers memory, second only to that of the sense of smell. Sounds, songs and jingles time stamp our memories. Sound takes us back and helps us to make sense of our world. (more…)

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Change is Inevitable

Monday, February 1st, 2010

evolution

Change is inevitable. The question is, how do you make it work in your favor?

Early on in our business a client gave us some brilliant advice. He stated “If you find yourself in the same business you were in ten years ago, you’ll soon find yourself out of business.”

His words are amplified by the fact that technology is eroding entire industries only to create new ones. This has, now doubt, caused everyone to re-evaluate who they are and where they stand. As you do so, we suggest that you ask yourself some questions: (more…)

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