thought leadership
Welcome to our blog …a space designed for Fifteen4 news, advice, commentary, storytelling, and well, how our entire team of leaders think. Here is where we keep all the content that gives you a clearer picture of who we are, what we do, how we think [about the industry we love] and the many ways to tell a brand story, without resorting to buzzwords like “data-driven paradigm shift” or “brand story.”
Breathing Life into B2B: The Magic of Character Animation
Let's be real – the B2B world can sometimes feel like a technical universe of spreadsheets, complex solutions, and mind-numbing jargon. Imagine a landscape of zig-zagging supply chains, compliance mazes, and tech so intricate it could make your head spin. But what if...
Breathing Life into B2B: The Magic of Character Animation
Let's be real – the B2B world can sometimes feel like a technical universe of spreadsheets, complex solutions, and mind-numbing jargon. Imagine a landscape of zig-zagging supply chains, compliance mazes, and tech so intricate it could make your head spin. But what if...
Creative Journeys are Rarely Linear
In August, I received an email from Dr. Mas Biswas of Loyola University Maryland asking if I would be interested in speaking to his Capstone Class, which is focused on web and graphic design. To be honest, I didn’t know what a capstone class was, but after a quick...
Stop Faking It. (They find out anyway.)
Matt DeVille, VP of Digital, takes a critical look at fake authenticity, transparency, greenwashing, and wokewashing. Brands fake authenticity all the time. Frankly, it’s offputting. So why do they do it? Simple: “Authenticity” and “Transparency” have become very...
The Design of Experience: Let’s Talk About Volkswagen!
Welcome to the Design of Experience: conversations about the ideas that make us feel a tribal devotion to the things we love. This one’s about: Witty copywriting, faulty car electronics, the role of music in advertising, the smell of crayons, and cars that float. How...
Cook Off for a Cause: Meet the Fifteen4 Chefs!
Who knew these guys could cook? Well, maybe they can… I reckon we'll find out next Friday, October 4th. The Fiery Five from Fifteen4 will be battling it out against MindGrub to support the great organization, Girls in the Game. Get to know our chef warriors below! Dan...
The Design of Experience: The Funny One
Welcome to the Design of Experience: conversations about the ideas that make us feel a tribal devotion to the things we love. This one’s about: Cathead whimsy, avant-garde food establishments, and a nerdy J.K. Simmons. Why is humor so disarming and connective?...
What is Tribal Devotion (and Why Does it Matter)?
Emily Wolf, web designer, explains the meaning behind the tribal devotion buzzword and challenges us to embrace it, especially in the dynamic brand-to-customer world in which we live today. If you were to describe yourself through the brands you love, which would they...
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