city branding

Administered, not designed: criticism of the redesign of the State of Hessen's branding

At first glance, the new visual identity of the State of Hessen appears to be the visual embodiment of the old adage, 'Everyone has the image they […]

A brand for Frankfurt. Really?

Dr. Eric Häusler Prof. Dr. Jürgen Häusler

“How Frankfurt Wants to Become a Brand.” Daniel Schleidt’s article in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung of 14 February 2026 does not offer much beyond the predictable. When […]

Communication as a service using the example of a city

PERSPECTIVES

When we talk about public design, communication, or branding, we must first make a clear distinction between public institutions and commercial enterprises. A public institution […]

Are city brands valuable? From Claims to Calculations

Dr. Eric Häusler Prof. Dr. Jürgen Häusler

A MODEST PROPOSAL

In June 2024, Dortmund’s city council adopted a new brand narrative. By May 2025, the corresponding design was introduced. Under the guiding claim “The Only One of […]

New York™. A city as a brand cosmos?

Dr. Eric Häusler Prof. Dr. Jürgen Häusler

A MODEST PROPOSAL

The outcome of the Democratic primary election in New York City was a thunderclap: "The Mamdani earthquake" (The New York Times). The presumed frontrunner – equipped with […]

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