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Bonus Genius
identity • naming • collateral
A 'bonus genius' is a couple of things. It's an old magic trick with a vanishing messenger doll, and it's a Latin term meaning 'good spirit' — an angel in a cape that guides a person well.
Seemed like a good name for an erstwhile duo of creative consultants, who collaborated on the look, campaigns, and direction of a variety of organizations. The obvious design route was on a bit of a slant.
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