Max Ottignon

Co-founder · Founder

8 articles · Jan 2017Jan 2026

Studios:Ragged Edge

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  • I do think the standards and expectations of what goes into a rebrand have rocketed up.
  • Apparently, their designers tell their bosses they're using AI. But the reality is they're trying to avoid it. It slows them down. It's an inhibitor to their creativity.
  • We are in a fight, but it isn't against AI, it's against apathy.
  • So far it hasn't made anything faster, particularly, but it has opened up possibilities.
  • The ability to genuinely and meaningfully collaborate with in-house teams is becoming ever more important.
  • We started Ragged Edge in 2007 with a founding principle. A refusal to settle for average.
  • We need to get away from this crazy idea that investing in creativity is a luxury or a nice-to-have.
  • modern, stylish and human
  • bold enough to honour the tone of voice, but human enough to convey our messages with heart
  • The pet product category is full of stuff designed for humans – wendy-house chicken coops and toys that look like fast food. We’ve projected ourselves onto pets instead of designing for them.

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