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White ceramic plate repaired with a bright pink line, symbolising Kintsugi and the Wabi Sabi philosophy of imperfect beauty.
Cultural Branding

Wabi Sabi : Perfectly Imperfect

Perfection is overrated. Wabi Sabi — the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection — offers brands a way to be real, human, and emotionally resonant. From golden Kintsugi cracks to the ritual of Furoshiki wrapping, these cultural codes remind us that authenticity, not gloss, creates connection. Explore how CPG and beauty brands can move beyond surface aesthetics to embrace repair, ritual, and truth in design.

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Food imagery in marketing showing honey, cream, and honeycomb symbolizing indulgence and sensory appeal
Inspiration

Food Imagery in Beauty: Marketing shortcut to desire

From glazed doughnuts to cherry gloss, food imagery in marketing has become the visual shortcut to craving and desire. Beauty, fashion, and FMCG brands alike are using edible cues to evoke emotion, texture, and pleasure. In this article, Intercult Brands explores how sensory storytelling and cultural codes shape appetite in design—and why one drizzle or glaze can make a product irresistible.

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Nihang Sikh wearing a tall blue turban at Hola Mohalla festival in Punjab
Culture

HOLA vs HOLI

Hola Mohalla is a vibrant Sikh festival in Punjab, rich with tradition, martial arts, and symbolic rituals. From Gatka performances to festive foods, the event celebrates brotherhood and bravery. But beyond culture, Hola offers a powerful lesson for brands: true impact comes from creating immersive, symbolic experiences that resonate.

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Abstract red and gold Wood Snake artwork representing transformation and creativity in 2025 branding.
Cultural Branding

Slithering into 2025: How the WOOD SNAKE inspired Brands

2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake, and global brands are embracing its traits: creativity, adaptability, and elegance. From serpentine patterns to luxury collaborations, design is slithering toward fluidity, mystique, and cultural intelligence.

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