Crack an egg. Bake a brand.
- Josh Lobo
- Mar 8
- 2 min read
Back in the 1950s, Betty Crocker introduced an instant cake mix—just add water and bake. Foolproof, right? Yet, sales were disappointing. Something was missing. Enter consumer psychologist Ernest Dichter, who suggested a simple change: require home bakers to crack a fresh egg into the mix. Suddenly, people felt invested. They weren’t just making a cake, they were part of the process. Sales skyrocketed.
The change wasn’t just psychological. Fresh eggs improved taste and texture, making the final product feel more homemade. Whether driven by consumer psychology or practical improvements, the shift worked. The result? A product that felt both effortless and personal.
And that’s exactly what brand development should feel like.

We Provide the Mix, You Crack the Egg
Building a brand isn’t about picking a logo and calling it a day. If it were that simple, every business would have a brand that stands out. But just like Betty Crocker’s original cake mix, a one-size-fits-all approach feels hollow. It lacks connection, involvement, and ownership.
That’s where we come in. At Lobos, we do the heavy lifting. We craft the strategy, define the positioning, and shape the identity. But we need you to crack the egg—your insights, your values, your vision. Your brand isn’t just a name and a colour palette. It’s the sum of what you put into it.
Why Your Brand Needs That Extra Ingredient
A brand that feels generic won’t stand out. A business that looks like every other competitor won’t create loyalty. Customers want authenticity. They want a brand with a story, a business with a heartbeat. When you engage in your brand’s development, you create something that feels real—something that resonates.
It’s not about doing everything yourself. It’s about being involved in the right way. Giving input where it matters. Infusing your brand with personality, so it doesn’t just exist, it thrives.
Baking a Brand That Works
A successful brand is more than aesthetics. It’s a living, breathing identity — a tool designed to attract, engage, and endure. Here’s how we ensure it’s not just another forgettable name:
Strategy first: We define your brand’s positioning, audience, and goals before we touch design.
Built for impact: No cookie-cutter solutions. Your brand is crafted to be distinctive and memorable.
Emotional connection: A brand isn’t just a business—it’s how customers feel about you. We help you shape that perception.
Your voice, your story: We craft the structure, but your brand’s essence is what makes it compelling.
Are You Ready to Crack an Egg?
You don’t need to be a designer. You don’t need to be a branding expert. But if you want a brand that stands out and truly connects, you need to be part of the process. It’s your business, your story, your future. We bring the expertise, but you bring the spark that makes it uniquely yours.
Let’s bake something great together. If you’re ready to build a brand that actually works, let’s get started.