{"id":4425466,"date":"2026-02-26T17:59:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T15:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/?post_type=case&#038;p=4425466"},"modified":"2026-02-27T19:10:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T17:10:12","slug":"challenging-the-norms-of-health-tracking-with-a-rebellious-new-identity","status":"publish","type":"case","link":"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/en-uki\/case\/challenging-the-norms-of-health-tracking-with-a-rebellious-new-identity\/","title":{"rendered":"Challenging the norms of health tracking with a rebellious new identity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block-case-intro-title\">\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-128 block-case-intro-title__title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >Makina<\/p><p\tclass=\"text text-sans-48 block-case-intro-title__text\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >Challenging the norms of health tracking with a rebellious new identity<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"full-width-content\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"js-block-assets-and-copy-video\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-provider=\"vimeo\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-embed-id=\"1167787268\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-case-intro js-block-case-intro\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-case-intro__category-container\">\n\t\t\t<p\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-case-intro__category-header text-sans-16\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-animation-delay=\"0.25\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t(&nbsp;&nbsp;Services&nbsp;&nbsp;)\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<ul\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-case-intro__category-list text-sans-14 js-block-case-intro-category-list\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-animation-target=\"inner-items\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-animation-delay=\"0.5\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-animation-stagger=\"0.1\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"block-case-intro__category-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBrand &amp; Media\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-48 block-case-intro__title js-block-case-intro-title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.005\" >Makina, previously known as Pulse, is a health-tracking platform.<\/p><p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-case-intro__text js-block-case-intro-text\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slideFade\" data-animation-target=\"paragraphs\" data-animation-delay=\"0.1\" >While Pulse\u2019s technology was advanced, it lacked a clear, ownable identity. Despite this, the brand had cultivated a small yet committed community of early adopters drawn to its challenger mindset, privacy-first approach, and belief that users should own their data. The platform encrypted personal health information and rewarded users simply for wearing the device.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"center-aligned-asset\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"js-block-assets-and-copy-video\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-provider=\"vimeo\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-embed-id=\"1167790621\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"center-aligned-asset\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t<div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>As the team prepared to launch their first physical product, they faced a critical inflection point. To scale beyond a niche Web3 audience and enter the highly competitive wearables market, Pulse needed more than a visual refresh. It needed a brand transformation that remained true to its community while resonating with a much broader, culturally fluent audience.<br><br>We saw an opportunity to break away from the conventions of the wearables category and define an entirely new space. Makina didn\u2019t need to compete on louder metrics or sharper claims. It needed to reframe the role of data itself and reposition technology as a partner in personal growth, not a judge of performance.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"js-block-assets-and-copy-video\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-provider=\"vimeo\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-embed-id=\"1167787182\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"left-aligned-asset\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"js-block-assets-and-copy-video\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-provider=\"vimeo\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-embed-id=\"1168561027\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-48 block-assets-and-copy__title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >Standing out in a performance-obsessed category<\/p><div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>The wearables market is crowded with established players and familiar messaging. Most brands speak in the same terms: efficiency, optimisation, targets, and gains. While effective, this mindset leaves little room for individuality, curiosity, or emotional connection.<br><br>Pulse\u2019s challenges were twofold. First, it needed to evolve from an early-stage, tech-led product into a cohesive and desirable brand built for growth, partnerships, and long-term relevance. Second, it needed to differentiate meaningfully from traditional fitness trackers without losing the credibility and sophistication of the underlying technology.<br><br>To move beyond being \u201canother wearable,\u201d the former Pulse brand needed to carve out a new position that resonated with people who see wellness not as a rigid system, but as something to explore and evolve over time.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"full-width-image block-full-width-image__full-width-image\">\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"image-wrap full-width-image__image-wrap\"\n\t\tdata-align=\"center center\"\n\t\t\t>\n\n\t\t\t<picture\n\t\tclass=\"image__picture\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MAKINA_Socials_1_1_Still.webp\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"image full-width-image__image\"\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\n\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"full-width-content\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"js-block-assets-and-copy-video\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-provider=\"vimeo\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-embed-id=\"1168557063\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"fifty-fifty-asset\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media is-first\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"js-block-assets-and-copy-video\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-provider=\"vimeo\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-embed-id=\"1168566662\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MakinaApp.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Makina appplication\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media is-second\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"full-width-content\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-48 block-assets-and-copy__title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >Reframing wellness as a lived experience<\/p><div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>From strategy to verbal and visual expression, Pulse\u2019s new identity as Makina reframes personal wellness away from rigid goal-setting and toward dynamic exploration.\u00a0<br><br>Developed in collaboration with Reed Words, the new name Makina signals a playful, rebellious, machine-augmented future. It hints at the invisible systems shaping our bodies and behaviours, while remaining approachable, curious, and human.<br><br>Makina\u2019s communication maintains technical credibility while speaking in a language that feels supportive and personally relevant. It educates without lecturing, guides without controlling, and motivates without overwhelming.<br><br>Rather than treating data as something to optimise against, Makina invites people to engage with it as a prompt for reflection and experimentation. The brand encourages users to notice patterns, test behaviours, and evolve at their own pace\u2014shifting the role of technology from performance tracker to trusted companion.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MAKINA_Socials_9_16_Still.webp\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Makina branding\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"center-aligned-asset\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-48 block-assets-and-copy__title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >Play. Discover. Grow. \u2014 brought to life<\/p><div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>The refreshed identity captures the pivotal moment when someone chooses growth over inertia and feels compelled to share that breakthrough with others. Makina is repositioned as a personal experimentation platform, expressed through the ethos <em>Play. Discover. Grow.<\/em><br><br>Drawing on retro-futuristic cyberpunk aesthetics and anime influences rooted in the audience\u2019s counter-cultural reference points, we created a visual language that challenges category norms. The identity is bold, expressive, and deliberately playful to stand apart from the clinical, performance-led look of traditional wearables.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<video\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmuted\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdisablepictureinpicture\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdisableremoteplayback\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tplaysinline\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloop\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcontrolslist=\"nodownload nofullscreen noremoteplayback\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Makina_CS_Hero-Type.mp4\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"js-block-assets-and-copy-video\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t><\/video>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"center-aligned-asset\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t<div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>The logomark is inspired by Japanese anime lettering and east-meets-west cultural influences, with subtle references to electrical symbols that suggest unseen forces at work. The custom, hand-drawn wordmark continues this energy with bold, characterful lettering charged with a cyberpunk attitude.<br><br>Typography is confident and poster-like, reinforcing Makina\u2019s fearless tone. The brand uses colour sparingly, drawing on a noughties retro-futuristic palette of chrome and metallic textures, while expressive gradients add drama and depth. Motion design takes cues from retro video games, blending nostalgia with a playful sci-fi edge.<br><br>DEPT\u00ae and Makina\u2019s art direction fully embodies Play. Discover. Grow. Models interact with supersized product forms to express the power and playfulness unlocked through Makina\u2019s technology. We used AI and 3D techniques to build a fantastical, futuristic world audiences can step into and feel part of\u2014grounded in culture, attitude, and a strong sense of community.<br><br>Together, these elements create a rich, confident, and inviting brand world that brings Makina to life as a movement defined by curiosity, experimentation, and growth.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Makina-Case-Study-\u2014-Applications-Flat-Plan.webp\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Makina branding sketches\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"center-aligned-asset\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Group-1321323602.webp\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Makina branding signs\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"copy-only\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-48 block-assets-and-copy__title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >A challenger brand built to scale<\/p><div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>Makina now occupies a distinct position within the wellness wearables space as a confident challenger brand with a clear POV and cultural edge.\u00a0<br><br>Comprehensive brand guidelines support rollout across product, digital, marketing, and experiential touchpoints, ensuring consistency while allowing for expression and evolution over time. The new identity equips Makina with the clarity, flexibility, and confidence needed to launch and expand into a broader ecosystem of products and experiences.\u00a0<br><br>After just three months since rebranding from Pulse to Makina, the brand has already seen significant early indicators that the new positioning is resonating with and fuelling engagement from key audiences.\u00a0<br><br>This post-launch traction has helped Makina establish a compelling presence in a highly competitive category, setting a strong foundation for future growth and commercial potential.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-stats-and-copy is-text-left\">\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<ul\n\t\tclass=\"block-stats-and-copy__cards is-content-left\"\n\t\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\"\n\t\tdata-animation-target=\"inner-items\"\n\t\tdata-animation-delay=\"0.15\"\n\t\tdata-animation-stagger=\"0.15\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"block-stats-and-copy__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"block-stats-and-copy__card-title text-sans-76\">\n\t\t\t\t\t3x\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"block-stats-and-copy__card-subtitle text-sans-16\">\n\t\t\t\t\tconversion rate increase post-rebrand\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"block-stats-and-copy__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"block-stats-and-copy__card-title text-sans-76\">\n\t\t\t\t\t4x\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"block-stats-and-copy__card-subtitle text-sans-16\">\n\t\t\t\t\tmore content visibility in 50% less time\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"block-stats-and-copy__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"block-stats-and-copy__card-title text-sans-76\">\n\t\t\t\t\t340%\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"block-stats-and-copy__card-subtitle text-sans-16\">\n\t\t\t\t\tincrease in followers\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"full-width-content\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Makina-Case-Study-\u2014-Applications-07.webp\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Makina branding signs\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<blockquote class=\"block-case-quote\" data-animation-timeline>\n\t<span class=\"text-sans-20-24\" data-animation=\"fade\" data-timeline-item=\"1\">\u201c<\/span>\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-case-quote__title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" data-timeline-item=\"2\" data-timeline-at=\"&lt;\" >We&#8217;ve been working extensively with DEPT\u00ae for the past year. What I love is they\u2019ve taken the time to truly understand our market and audience, and have then used that insight to translate it beautifully into a new brand identity. From day one, they\u2019ve been collaborative, adapting their ways of working to fit our small team. They go above and beyond, and we\u2019re excited to continue our partnership.<\/p>\t<br \/>\n\t<span class=\"text-sans-20-24\" data-animation=\"fade\" data-timeline-item=\"3\" data-timeline-at=\"-0.5\">\u201d<\/span>\n\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-16 block-case-quote__text\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.015\" data-timeline-item=\"4\" data-timeline-at=\"-0.5\" ><strong>River Tamoor Baig, <\/strong>Co-Founder, Makina<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"full-width-content\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-48 block-assets-and-copy__title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >Where strategy, culture, and technology converge<\/p><div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>This project brought together brand strategy, naming, visual identity, verbal expression, and emerging technology within a single, collaborative team. 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