thought leadership
you’ve entered area 15…a space designed for Fifteen4 news, advice, commentary, storytelling, and cryptozoological sightings. Here is where we keep all the content that gives you a clearer picture of who we are, what we do, and they many ways to tell a brand story, without resorting to buzzwords like “data-driven paradigm shift” or “brand story.”
Long Story Short: Beautiful Brands and Beautiful Messaging
This one's about: Why simple is often always better. How we can all lose ourselves in a story. A subscription service for self-improvement. And personalized gastrointestinal care for long-term relief. When it comes to designing experiences, when is it time to be...
Long Story Short: Beautiful Brands and Beautiful Messaging
This one's about: Why simple is often always better. How we can all lose ourselves in a story. A subscription service for self-improvement. And personalized gastrointestinal care for long-term relief. When it comes to designing experiences, when is it time to be...
What is a Design Pattern?
In the early days of the web, design was a bit of a free-for-all. Grid systems, although used for centuries in print design, were non-existent. Early designers valued unique designs that highlighted a designer’s personality. As the web and devices have matured and...
Is WordPress Dead?
This could be a very short blog post, depending on your point of view. The short answer is WordPress is about as dead as Photoshop, which is not dead at all. I’d like to think I’m unbiased, but I’m not… certainly not on this topic. I’ve been using, designing, and...
Should all brands pursue tribal devotion?
This one's about: Six hundred dollar heated bidet solutions, the ever-present possibility of overnight disruptions, and the critical moment of becoming interesting and exciting. Why are shared beliefs between brands and customers so important? Should all brands seek...
How do I create a content calendar?
Content calendars: an opportunity to organize chaos, ensure your content is working together, and coordinate your team towards a unified brand goal. While this all sounds great, the question we often get is “Where do I begin?”. Our approach starts with the big picture...
Definition of an infographic
Hero Image Credit: Italic Studio, Hog Island Press, The New York Times, and The Boston Globe. Your favorite deliverable, the “infographic", is a dirty word. It’s offensive because you’re using it wrong. Most people have a different understanding of what an infographic...
Brand Mindfulness: Taking Action
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: Lemonade stands. How does the kid in Steve’s neighborhood need to rethink his approach to providing flavored hydration?...
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