Welcome to episode #85 – today’s guest is an Australian brand designer and branding icon, responsible for the development of many of Australia's leading identities including Qantas, Woolworths, Virgin Australia, Rebel, Taronga Zoo, Caltex, P&O Cruises, Foxtel and hundreds more. In 1982, he pioneered the concept of combining brand, brand strategy and product development.
Some of the topics we spoke about include:
So if you’re someone that’s interested in lifting the hood and hearing the heart, mind and wisdom of an Australian branding and identity pioneer, then this episode is for you.
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Alright, without further ado.
I present to you … the Insightful, intelligent and modest … Hans Hulsbosch!
More on Hans can be found via the links below:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hans-hulsbosch-8426bb21
Hulsbosch.com.au
Instagram.com/hulsbosch_brand_design
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