Branding

03 May You Are Doing Thank You Notes Wrong!

Posted at 16:36h in Branding, Business, Employer Branding, Employment, Firm Managment, Interviewing, Leadership by David Brown

A recent article penned for Inc by Suzanne Lucas made the bold statement: “Dear Hiring Manager, Perhaps You Should Write the Thank You Note.” She continues: “The traditional thank you note is from candidate to hiring manager, and that is wrong.” It is an interesting shift…that...

12 Oct Seattle’s Maker’s Corridor.

Posted at 13:03h in Architecture, Branding, Business, DBI, Design, Employer Branding, Fun Stuff, Interior Design, Trends by David Brown

Last evening, the DBI team was able to experience something I feel is uniquely Seattle. I have lived in Seattle since 1998, and what I mean when I say “uniquely Seattle” is that essence of the “hard work and passion can change the world” belief...

09 Dec How Differentiation Can Make Or Break Your Brand.

Posted at 08:36h in Architecture, Branding, Business, Firm Managment by David Brown

In his most recent post, Scott Rixon shares how differentiation can make or break your brand and how every interaction must be thoughtful and consistent. As DBI continues to grow both domestically and internationally, a priority that surfaces in our conversations is the concept of our brand,...

27 Jul New! Hip! Wal-Mart!

Posted at 17:46h in Branding, Design, Interior Design, Trends by David Brown

Last week I attended an interesting event hosted by the Seattle chapter of The Retail Design Institute. The event was about emerging design trends in retail. Alison Embry Medina, Executive Editor of DDI Magazine, lead the discussion that was held at the beautiful NBBJ headquarters...

05 Feb Airplanes 101.

Posted at 14:57h in Branding, Design, Fun Stuff by David Brown

I love the way Kulula, low fare air carrier in South Africa, has branded their plans. The colors are unique and the clever labeling of the different parts of the plan is tongue-in-check fun. [caption id="attachment_399" align="alignnone" width="1024" caption="Very bright and very clever. "][/caption] [caption id="attachment_400" align="alignnone"...

24 Nov David Brown Recruiting Launches Career Coaching Services

Posted at 14:33h in Branding, Business, Interviewing, Job Search, Portfolio by David Brown

David Brown Recruiting announces the launch of their Career Coaching Services. Experienced in delivering top talent to some of the most dynamic firms in the industry, David Brown Recruiting offers effective and thorough strategies for any search at any level. We will work...

20 Nov Escada Head Office in Munich, Germany.

Posted at 14:45h in Branding, Design by David Brown

The venerable Escada was purchased by an Indian billionaire this month after filing bankruptcy in August of 2009. I am sure the business dealers will say that Escada was a logical purchase and was bought for a steal. That may be true however, I think...

01 Sep What if Amsterdam was located in Napa?

Posted at 15:57h in Architecture, Branding, Design by David Brown

You would get modern California warmth. Merus Wines, located in the Napa Valley, approached UXUS Design, based in Amsterdam, to create a space that would enhance the vintners high end brand and stand out among the many tasting rooms in the Valley. What UXUS has created...