As Creative Director of Dayo Abiola Consulting, I’ve always believed that a successful brand is more than just a logo; it’s a reflection of a company’s values and its commitment to a larger purpose. This belief led us on a journey towards integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into our corporate strategy, aligning our…
The identity for the Gadawur Championship/25 is a masterful exercise in rule-based branding, intentionally designed to transcend mere sports aesthetics and function as a symbol of cultural pride and athletic excellence. At its core, the logo is anchored by the “Noble Gazelle,” a figure that resonates deeply with the heritage and philosophical folklore origin story…
In a bold move on March 4, 2025, at the Civic Center Lagos, Nigeria’s financial landscape is being redefined as BlackStone Capital emerges from its chrysalis, reborn as 4Stone Capital. This is more than a name change—it’s a declaration of intent, a powerful signal that a new era of agile, unconventional financial services has arrived.…
“Dutse, Jigawa State, set the stage for the official launch, education and sensitization workshop of the Jigawa Skaters Club, as patrons, sponsors, and club members gathered to witness the making of a community of young people passionate about skating. The move to officially launch the club, as part of the broader objective of establishing proper…
On February 5, 2025, the Hasinah Restaurant and Confectionery in Dutse, Jigawa State, buzzed with anticipation as the Gadawur Championship 2025, a unique 5-aside championship and initiative of BALLUP by Dayo Abiola Consulting – Nigeria’s foremost logo design company, was officially launched at its press conference. The event marked the beginning of a transformative journey…
“To be or not to be, that is the question.” In the 1999 movie – The Matrix, Neo was given a choice by Morpheus: the Blue pill to stay within a controlled reality, existing to offer comfort, conventions and norms or the Red pill to awaken the limitless possibilities of true freedom, expression, creativity and…
Renowned perfume publisher Federic Malle had this to say about luxury: “The word luxury has been used too often to define things that aren’t luxurious. Luxury is the work of a great mind. It is hard work. It is perfection”. Federic is from a famous perfume family empire with links to works for Christian Dior…
The first nature of luxury is that it is made from intelligence. This means luxury is made, whether a product or service, from the combined power of the highest forms of human ingenuity, creativity, and utility, such that the ability to own or use it requires that you understand and value it. The second nature…
Continuing from part 2, I can tell you that AI’s response was fascinating to me. It unveiled the truth behind the partnership between human creativity in logo design and artificial intelligence. Our collaboration redefines what’s possible in logo design in the future. Embracing technology, while infusing it with human ingenuity, has opened doors to exciting…
English man and billionaire, Sir. Richard Branson, will leave planet Earth on Sunday, July 11, 2021, for Space as Astronaut 001 aboard the Virgin Galactic UNITY22. He will be going for a sole purpose: To “Evaluate Customer Spaceflight Experience”. This is on the same day England battles Italy on the finals of the Euros. The…