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I’m Stef Hamerlinck. A brand designer and strategist. I founded Let’s talk branding so I can help other designers learn more about strategy, design and branding.

Michael Johnson - Branding with purpose

Michael Johnson - Branding with purpose

 
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Get one of the first copies

I’m giving away 3 copies pre-launch of Michael’s latest book: Now try something weirder.

Now try something weirder

In this episode, I talk with one of my branding heroes, Michael Johnson, founder of Johnson Banks, author of Branding in five and a half steps and thought leader on brand strategy and design. We take a deep dive into brand strategy, design and how to bridge that gap.

 
 
 

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In this episode I talk with one of my branding heroes, Michael Johnson, founder of Johnson Banks, author of Branding in five and a half steps and thought leader on brand strategy and design. We take a deep dive into brand strategy, design and how to bridge that gap.

Michael's latest book: Now try something weirder is coming out by the end of may but you can get a chance to win an exclusive hand-signed copy before it releases. Join the give-away here.

We talk about:

  • Michael's agency: Johnson Banks

  • The Shelter rebrand

  • Michael's book: Branding in 5 and a half steps

  • How to move beyond jargon and talk about strategy

  • The difference between being a strategist and being a designer

  • How to inspire creative directions

  • How design can affect the strategy

  • Michael's new book: Now try something weirder. You can pre-order it here or join the give-away here to get a chance at winning an early copy.

  • Where do idea's come from?

  • A german stage and a series of penis pictures by Erik Kessels

  • Michael's talk at typo Berlin

  • Why you need to try something weirder

  • How you can present design options

  • Why you need to learn how to write

  • Tone of voice and messaging

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