Branding

20 Oct How to Prioritize the Mental Health of Your Team

Posted at 08:00h in Architecture, Blog, Branding, Employer Branding, Firm Managment, Interior Design, Leadership by David Brown

As our country continues to navigate through unprecedented times, people are still learning how to cope with the fallout of job layoffs, canceled concerts and closed restaurants, bars and schools. Many of our normal routines have been replaced with extended lengths of self-isolation and social...

13 Oct Investing in Climate Change and COVID Recovery

Posted at 08:00h in Architecture, Blog, Branding, Employer Branding, Firm Managment, Interior Design, Leadership by David Brown

Over the course of 2020, we have seen the effects of climate change and infectious disease. Both disproportionally affect underprivileged communities who often lack access to healthcare or the ability to relocate. Architecture firms have an opportunity to invest in climate change and COVID recovery–...

06 Oct The Importance of Equity in Your Architecture Firm

Posted at 08:00h in Architecture, Blog, Branding, Employer Branding, Firm Managment, Interior Design, Leadership by David Brown

Equity as a value can change an architecture or design firm for the better. When firms promote diversity and equity in their organizational culture, they attract and retain better talent, improve performance, and create a work environment where everyone feels like they have a voice. What...

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...

Branding

20 Oct How to Prioritize the Mental Health of Your Team

13 Oct Investing in Climate Change and COVID Recovery

06 Oct The Importance of Equity in Your Architecture Firm

03 May You Are Doing Thank You Notes Wrong!

12 Oct Seattle’s Maker’s Corridor.

09 Dec How Differentiation Can Make Or Break Your Brand.

27 Jul New! Hip! Wal-Mart!

24 Feb Self, Incorporated: Self Branding and the New Marketplace.

05 Feb Airplanes 101.

24 Nov David Brown Recruiting Launches Career Coaching Services