The Framework Bank·Mar 9Riding the Cultural Wake to ValueThe core concept behind this simple x/y-axis diagram is this: People don’t just adopt things (brands, products, etc.) because they are…
The Framework Bank·Mar 4How Trends FormThis concentric circles framework on how trends become part of mainstream culture explains why studying and applying trends can help…
The Framework Bank·Feb 26The Atomic BrandThis model is best applied when demonstrating that the brand goes well beyond communications, signifying its role as a strong…
The Framework Bank·Jan 17Porter’s Generic StrategiesThis Michael Porter framework shows how competitive advantage is primarily pursued by being cheaper than everyone else (cost leadership)…
The Framework Bank·Jan 15Risk Reward Trade-OffThis is not so much a framework as a foundational economic and financial principle, one that entrepreneurs know quite well. I share this…
The Framework Bank·Aug 18, 2025Blockbuster ContentThis customizable visualization illustrates how B2B marketing can draw inspiration from the entertainment industry to generate big…
The Framework Bank·Aug 17, 2025IDEO Design ProcessOkay, I often publish some version of the design thinking process, but this one from IDEO is drilled down to the simplest version possible…
The Framework Bank·Jan 8, 2025Must Be QuestionedThis framework is for sparking unconventional thinking. And while it’s not-so-serious to apply, that is kind of the point — to poke…
The Framework Bank·Sep 14, 2023The Big 5 Personality TraitsThe OCEAN scale of personality traits is a means for understanding what people care about, why they behave a certain way, and what drives…
The Framework Bank·Feb 21, 2023The I.D.E.A CycleWhile working with a team focused on making digital products, I was introduced to the I.D.E.A Cycle. It visualizes the many iterations that…