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PATINA JOURNAL
Patina Journal is where we publish ideas about branding, identity systems, creative direction, and how modern brands are built. These essays explore brand strategy, visual language, and the evolving role of design in business. Written for founders, designers, and teams building brands with intention.
The Branding Agency for Founder-Led Brands That Refuses to Be Boring
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Jun 24 min read
Nobody Talks About The Space Between The Idea & Building A Brand Strategy
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May 44 min read
What Is a Brandmark and Why Does It Actually Matter
Most founders finish their logo and never think about their brandmark. Here is what a brandmark actually is, why it is different, and why it matters more than most people realize.
Apr 303 min read
Your Brand Manual Is Already Obsolete
Discover why your brand manual is obsolete. Learn how to build a brand with depth and specificity in the AI era. Upgrade your brand manual now!
Apr 83 min read
GEO Is the New SEO. Your Brand Strategy for AI Search Starts Here.
SEO optimized your site. GEO is what gets your brand recommended by AI. Here's what brand strategy for AI search actually requires — and why most founders are starting in the wrong place.
Apr 24 min read
We Made the Official Music Video for George Harrison's "Be Here Now." The Book Behind It Changed Everything.
The Newton Agency directed the official music video for George Harrison's Be Here Now 2024 Mix. Inside the project and the Ram Dass book that started it all.
Mar 314 min read
This Is What Most Brands Are Missing, Authentic Vintage Branding Assets
Most founders think branding is a logo. It’s not. Learn why vintage brand assets and content systems are what actually give a brand soul, depth, and longevity.
Mar 302 min read
The Brandmark Is Only the Beginning: Why a Symbol Alone Doesn’t Build a Brand
A brandmark might start the identity, but ongoing branding and digital assets are what make it matter. Here’s why modern brands need creative systems like DesignFlow™.
Mar 123 min read
Wix Studio Website Development for Brands That Are Ready to Scale
We offer Wix Studio website development under DESIGNFLOW™, a subscription-based branding agency handling brand strategy, identity, website design, and ongoing content creation for growing brands.
Feb 123 min read
When Founders Outgrow Their Brand
When Founders Outgrow Their Brand, clarity matters. Learn how to realign your brand identity, strategy, and positioning for sustainable growth.
Jan 63 min read
Top 5 Common Branding Mistakes Founders Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Discover the top 5 common branding mistakes founders make and learn how to avoid them. Avoid common branding mistakes founders make today!
Jan 14 min read
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