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Capsule 18: Logos We'd Get Tattooed

With 18 years of age comes many new freedoms - you can vote, gamble, buy a lottery ticket, enlist in the army, and get a tattoo. This week we've decided to get *tatted up and imagine what brand logos we would each get tattooed.
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Design Thinking

Trend Walk: Foresight & Trends

It has been a couple weeks since Foresight & Trends, the memories of my best vegan lunch are fading slowly. The memory of a walk we took at the conclusion of the conference, however, remains vivid in my thoughts.
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Taylor Swift Delivery

Shipping companies are literally known for their reliably and consistency. Isn’t that what she’s trying to get away from?
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Capsule 18: Brand Moments

In celebration of turning 18 this year, the Capsule team takes a look at some of the things we have learned on our journey to adulthood. This week, we're talking about our favorite brand moments.
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Branding

Capsule 18: Must-Reads From Our Library

In celebration of turning 18 this year, the Capsule team takes a look at some of the things we have learned on our journey to adulthood. This week, we delve into our favorite reads from the shelves of the Capsule library.
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Packaging

Capsule 18: Favorite Beverage Packaging Solutions

In celebration of turning 18 this year, the Capsule team takes a look at some of the things we have learned on our journey to adulthood. This week, we take a look at 18 refreshing beverage packaging designs.
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Foresight & Trends: Early Morning

Passive personalization and culture as a marketing department are in store for brands in the future.
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Branding

Naming and A Bridge

This adventure began more than a decade ago, but continues to play itself out at random moments.
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Capsule 18: Places We've Been

In celebration of turning 18 this year, the Capsule team takes a look at some of the things we have learned on our journey to adulthood. This week, we reflect on 18 incredible places we've traveled with Capsule.
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Design Thinking

AlpineAire

How does design thinking move a bottom-of-the-shelf, fourth place brand to achieve a ninety percent leap in sales, jump to the lead position on shelf and continue to gain more share years into the future?
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Capsule 18: Favorite Spots in Our Neighborhood

In celebration of turning 18 this year, the Capsule team takes a look at some of the things we have learned on our journey to adulthood. This week, we are taking a look in our own backyard to pay appreciation to the great trails, businesses, cafes, and eateries old and new that make our neighborhood wonderful. Here's 18 beloved spots in the North Loop.
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Branding

Return On Design: Schroeder Milk

Design is a place where your return can be measured and if done right, it can make a tremendous financial impact.
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Design Thinking

Silos in Your Head

There are cliche phrases and cliche ways of thinking - we’ve seen plenty of both in our nearly two decades of working with large and small organizations.
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Branding

Buying Brand Love

Brands are extensions of us as human beings, so we fall in love with them in much the same way we do with people.
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Branding

Capsule 18: Favorite Food Packaging Solutions

In celebration of turning 18 this year, the Capsule team takes a look at some of the things we have learned on our journey to adulthood. This week, our Capsule 18 features some of our favorite food packaging solutions.
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Business & Marketing

Bee-Ess-O-Meter

Aging is full of Bee Ess.
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Capsule 18: People that Inspire Us

In celebration of turning 18 this year, the Capsule team takes a look at some of the things we have learned on our journey to adulthood. This week, our Capsule 18 highlights some of the people that inspire us.
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Capsule 18: Most Successful Rebrands

In celebration of turning 18 this year, the Capsule team takes a look at some of the things we have learned on our journey to adulthood. This week, our Capsule 18 highlights some of our favorite rebrands.
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Branding

Give First, Then Listen

Give first, ask questions later.
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Branding

Stop Thinking "Outside the Box"

When out-of-the-box thinking beomes creatively constraining.
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Inside the Capsule: Intern Spotlight on Hans

Get to know one of our design interns, Hans Slade.
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Capsule 18: Physics of Brand Quotes

In celebration of turning 18 this year, the Capsule team takes a look at some of the things we have learned on our journey to adulthood. This week, our Capsule 18 features some of our favorite quotes from The Physics of Brand.
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Capsule 18: Sources of Creative Inspiration

In celebration of turning 18 this year, the Capsule team takes a look at some of the things we have learned on our journey to adulthood. This week, our Capsule 18 highlights our go-to sources for creative inspiration.
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Branding

Riding the Wave of Risk

No matter how young or old we are we must continue to find ways to mix it up and keep it fresh – in our lives and our careers.
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