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Yonghe Hair Transplant

https://www.sld.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Banner-Loop.mp4 THE HARMONY OF CONFIDENCE AND COMFORT A fresh retail experience that establishes Yonghe as an industry leader. CLIENT Yonghe Hair Transplant PROJECT Retail Experience Transformation RELATED SERVICE Conceptual DesignFinal Art & Art DirectionPhotography THINK Looking to establish a new industry standard, Yonghe Hair Transplant entrusted SLD to design a humanized and technology-oriented retail experience […]

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Why Authenticity and Inclusivity Must Go Hand-in-Hand

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In North America, demographic changes are creating a more diverse customer base. This means brand strategy and marketing needs to become more inclusive quickly. But some marketers are nervous about making mistakes trying to speak to audiences with different experiences. Today our guest is Puja Prakash, a graduate student at OCAD, completing her Master’s in

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SLD Recognized in China for Industrial Bank Branch Design

The 2021 Digital Transformation Ecological Conference recently took place in Xiamen, China. Focused on the theme of “Aggregating New Ecology, Sharing New Security,” the event brought together industry and government leaders to discuss a wide range of topics surrounding digital finance and network security – as well as celebrate some of the best in digital

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Why the Health and Wellness Industries are Primed for Disruption

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The winds of change have been blowing for a while now in the healthcare industry. Often ignored when it comes to topics on customer experience, the pandemic has brought to light the reality that the industry must move from an operations-focused approach to one that is customer-centric. In a recent study conducted by Deloitte, it

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Exploring the Possibilities of Augmented and Virtual Reality

Brand Engagement, Brand Strategy, Design Innovation, Digital Experiences /

Virtual and augmented reality are two of the most exciting technological developments of the last 20 years. Already widely used as a training tool in the military, healthcare, and professional sports, VR has many potential uses in a consumer-facing industry such as retail. Augmented reality is already starting up with fun extras, like augmented packaging,

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What Facebook’s Threat Report Means for Brands

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As we hit the halfway point of 2021, one trend that we have been particularly interested in at SLD is the continued rise of fake news and misinformation. While our recent DeepReal research elevated the conversation around real versus fake, the publishing of Facebook’s State of Influence Operations 2017-2020 Threat Report has helped validate our own findings and further

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DeepReal: Strategies for Banks in the Age of Misinformation

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Many of the attitudes and behaviours that have driven decision making for retail brands have been called into question by the pandemic, but there are other forces disrupting the consumer-brand relationship. At SLD, one that we think is critical is the rise of fake news and misinformation, especially on social platforms. We wanted to determine

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DeepReal: Strategies for CPG Brands in the Age of Misinformation

Brand Strategy, Corporate Identity /

Many of the attitudes and behaviours that have driven decision making for retail brands have been called into question by the pandemic, but there are other forces disrupting the consumer-brand relationship. At SLD, one that we think is critical is the rise of fake news and misinformation, especially on social platforms. We wanted to determine

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DeepReal: Strategies for Retailers in the Age of Misinformation

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Many of the attitudes and behaviours that have driven decision making for retail brands have been called into question by the pandemic, but there are other forces disrupting the consumer-brand relationship. At SLD, one that we think is critical is the rise of fake news and misinformation, especially on social platforms. We wanted to determine

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Discussing SLD’s DeepReal Study With Jean-Pierre Lacroix

Brand Engagement, Brand Strategy, COVID /

The rising concern about misinformation and fake news is a top concern of people around the world, whether we’re talking about Russian interference with foreign elections or an organic seal on a carton of milk. Skepticism is high and consumers expect it to become even harder to figure out what’s true in the future. Today,

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Lessons in How to Modernize Your Legacy Brand

Brand Strategy, Customer Experience, Design Innovation, Digital Experiences, Retail /

Here is a little trivia for you: what is the oldest and longest-surviving company in North America? Think the fur trade, striped, colourful blankets, and a coat of arms that features one fox, two elk and four beavers. Give up? It’s Hudson’s Bay, of course! Founded in 1670 with their first department store opening in

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DeepReal Webinar

From Fake News to Deepfakes, it is no surprise that consumers have become wary of the information they receive – whether it comes from the news, social media, or a brand. To help understand how current market trends are impacting a consumers ability to make confident decisions, and what they expect from brands in an age

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DeepReal Part 2: The Blurring Line Between Fact and Fiction

Brand Strategy, Customer Experience, Digital Experiences /

The inability to tell fact from fiction is being driven by a number of factors and is challenging the way that consumers perceive and engage with brands. To help gain a better understanding of how consumers discern information and make their purchase decisions, SLD conducted a study among 2000 respondents in January, 2021. As part

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The Art and Science Behind Good Packaging Design

Brand Strategy, Customer Experience, Design Innovation, Packaging Design /

So, you have a great brand, exciting product, and are eager to share it with the world. You run advertisements and in-store campaigns, partner with influencers, and make sure that your product is available to be purchased online. However, without one crucial component, finding success may prove to be a challenge. Whether online or in-store,

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