The Sequential Logic Most Designers Miss «Just put the images together nicely.» Every campaign brief includes this creative death sentence. Designers arrange visuals like decorating a room — pretty placement without strategic sequence. They miss the fundamental truth that visual order creates meaning. Montage thinking isn’t about film theory. It’s about strategic communication. When you […]
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The Uncomfortable Truth About Strategic Ugliness «That’s so ugly it’s actually good.» Every art director has said this, usually while staring at something that breaks every rule we learned about beauty, proportion, and visual harmony. The uncomfortable truth is that sometimes, strategic ugliness works better than beautiful design. Strategic ugliness serves specific goals. However, it
The Casting Call No One Takes Seriously «Just use Helvetica.» «Make the logo bigger.» «Try something more fun.» Every creative brief includes these typography death sentences. Teams spend months perfecting strategy, messaging, and positioning, then treat font selection like an afterthought. Typography isn’t decoration. It’s casting. Every font carries personality, cultural associations, and emotional weight.
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The False War That’s Poisoning Creative Judgment «Less is more.» VS «More is more.» Every creative brief eventually splits along this ideological line. Minimalists preach the gospel of white space while maximalists defend visual abundance. Both camps miss the actual strategic question. The real issue isn’t philosophical — it’s tactical. I’ve spent years watching talented
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The Million-Dollar Color Myth «Red creates urgency. Blue builds trust. Green means go.» Every creative brief includes these color commandments. Every brand guideline treats them as gospel. And every art director who follows them blindly wastes their client’s money. Color psychology isn’t a vending machine. You can’t press «red» and get «passion.» You can’t select
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