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David Kohler
May 9, 2024

F Line Observations: “Monstropolis”

Monstropolis: A city that grows without regulations, architectural guidance & consideration for the community.

I was riding on the F train looking south over Carroll Gardens at the rooftop additions and recent modifications. The funny thing was, I was marveling at how well done some of them were. In fact, a few enhanced the roofline.

It got me thinking about brand regulations & guidance.

In the world of branding people break the rules for three main reasons:

  1. They have no system or rules to begin with
  2. Their current brand system doesn’t meet their needs
  3. Boredom

If you address these issues you create a stronger, living, breathing brand that can actually enhance people’s lives.

So if you hear me say “I’m sorry but your current brand is a Monstropolis” you will know where I’m coming from.

BIG D

P.S. I don’t really say mean things like that to people

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