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How Strategic Branding can Unlock Sustainable Growth
Over the past year, a long-standing client of Therefore Design, a strategic packaging and brand design studio in India, has been actively exploring growth and diversification opportunities. Our partnership with the brand spans over five years, during which we have worked closely as brand custodians and strategy consultants. In this time, our work together has not only sharpened and amplified the brand’s visibility in the market, but has also contributed to a significant reven
Dhun Patel
7 days ago4 min read


The Year I Pressed Reset: 10 Leadership Trends For 2026, from a Year of Deep Learning and Reinvention
In a world where markets shift overnight and technology rewrites long-held rules, leaders often feel compelled to keep running—to deliver more, scale faster, and stay ahead. Yet the most transformative year in my two-decade career came from doing something counterintuitive: pausing intentionally to learn. This year, I leaned into structured learning across global business strategy, social sector leadership, design academia, and AI-driven transformation.From the Stanford See
Vrishali Deshmukh
Dec 24, 20254 min read


Why Packaging is Your Biggest Asset in India’s Milk Industry
If you’re part of India’s thriving dairy industry, you probably already know that the country leads the world in milk production, climbing from 146.30 million tonnes in 2014-15 to an impressive 239.30 million tonnes in 2023-24*. *Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/ However, as milk production increases, so do the challenges that accompany it. Ensuring the quality of that milk all the way to consumers hinges on one critical factor: smart and compliant packaging . Studies over th
Chaitra Patel
Nov 26, 20254 min read


To Tea or Not to Tea
Tea. Once a valuable resource that had the potential to start wars, it now just implies that I can’t keep a secret. Tea has held a great...
Anushka Dabholkar
Sep 20, 20253 min read


Anuga Select 2025: The Case for Packaging as Strategy, Not Afterthought
Walking through the buzzing halls of Anuga Select India 2025, it was easy to sense the scale of change underway in the Indian food and...
Chaitra Patel
Aug 25, 20253 min read


In a Sea of Startups, How Do You Find a Name That Sticks?
It’s a mad-mad brand world out there. New products and startups launch almost every single day, each vying for its fair share of...
Chaitra Patel
Aug 18, 20253 min read


Cats are taking over (again) & this time, it’s the economy
Over 9,000 years ago, a cat looked at a human settlement and said, “That’s a lucrative business partner.” Since then, cats have been an...
Anushka Dabholkar
Aug 8, 20253 min read


Succeeding as a Creative Professional
A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to speak to a group of students and budding professionals on Succeeding as a Creative...
Dhun Patel
Oct 28, 20243 min read


The Importance of Brand Consistency: How to Build Trust and Stay Memorable
When you think of iconic brands like Coca-Cola, Nike, or Apple, what comes to mind? Most likely, their logos, colours, slogans, and the...
Vrishali Deshmukh
Oct 21, 20244 min read


Understanding Greenwashing Guidelines: A Step-by-Step Compliance Guide for Brands
With increasing consumer awareness of environmental issues, brands must be mindful when making eco-friendly claims. The Government of...
Vrishali Deshmukh
Oct 21, 20242 min read


Navigating the Decision Dilemma in Creating a Brand Identity:
The Power of Fixing One Parameter Creating a brand identity is an exhilarating process filled with endless possibilities. However, the...
Vrishali Kekre Deshmukh
Jul 12, 20243 min read


Apple just killed Meta
The world of augmented reality (AR) has been rapidly evolving, capturing the attention of tech giants and consumers alike. Apple and Meta...
Saurabh Kulkarni
Jun 8, 20233 min read


To APP or Not to APP
The iOS App Store launched in 2008 with 500 apps. Today, there are over seven million apps available across iOS and Android platforms,...
Vrishali Kekre Deshmukh
May 11, 20234 min read


Move Over Gen-Zs, the Alphas are Taking Over
I recently morphed from a nuclear family into a joint family. And the age chasm between the youngest (5) and the oldest (77) in the house...
Vrishali Kekre Deshmukh
Mar 15, 20234 min read


The Comeback of the Retail Industry in India: Navigating the Age of Online D2C Brands
The Indian retail industry has undergone a massive transformation in recent years, with the rise of digital technologies and the growth...
Vrishali Kekre Deshmukh
Feb 10, 20233 min read


Brand Architecture for the Digital Age
Brand architecture is important for every business, whether a startup or an established one. Because, in a way, brand architecture...
Dhun Patel
Mar 22, 20222 min read


From Brick to Click in 60 Days: Go Social
And… we’re back with a new edition of our actionable series, Brick to Click in 60 Days, where we’ll tell you how you can use social...
Vrishali Deshmukh
May 19, 20214 min read


From Brick to Click in 60 Days: Discover the World Wide Web
Welcome to a new edition of our actionable series, Brick to Click in 60 Days. We’re now at the halfway mark, and we assure you, it’s only...
Vrishali Deshmukh
May 13, 20213 min read


From Brick to Click in 60 Days: Create a Visual Splash
Welcome to Week 3 of our series, Brick to Click in 60 Days. We’re back… with some incredibly actionable plans for you, to create your...
Vrishali Deshmukh
May 11, 20212 min read


From Brick to Click in 60 Days: Let’s Curate Experiences!
It’s a brand-new week and we’re back with some brand-new tips for you! Welcome to Week 2 of our series, Brick to Click in 60 Days. The...
Vrishali Deshmukh
May 6, 20214 min read
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