Wabi Sabi : Perfectly Imperfect

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

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.

Food Imagery in Beauty: Marketing shortcut to desire

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

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.

Longevity story for CPG’s durability

Ancient cedar tree trunk with moss and ferns in a vibrant green forest

From Greek gods and golden apples to collagen drinks and biomarker gummies, the quest for longevity has always been part myth, part science. But what was once the promise of eternal youth is fast becoming a real market force across beauty, wellness, and even snacks and beverages. Today, “living better for longer” is no longer […]