Identity

When I got married, I changed my name. Should I now change it back? — The more I think about it, the more ludicrous it seems. You meet a man, fall in love and suddenly cast aside the identity you’ve had (usually since birth) to become a chattel, neatly catalogued under a new name — your husband’s: Mrs Joe Bloggs. OK. ‘Chattel’ is a bit…

Are you proud to be an American? A Brit? Maybe you’re a proud citizen of Djibouti? Or perhaps not. Many of us are proud patriots. We are proud of our nationalities and proud of our countries. …

A new approach to developing an identity design What’s the difference between the Coca-Cola logo and a seal on a piece of pottery from the 6th century BCE? Brand identity design has significantly evolved over the centuries, and we’re continuing to see new developments within the industry. …

I think a lot about the loneliness of foreigners as a foreigner myself. But truth to be told, I do remember many moments of feeling like a foreigner even in Korea where I was born and raised. We try to belong somewhere to fill up the emptiness, only to find…

Uchechukwu Odinma ( God’s will Is Well in my Life ) I couldn’t be more grateful for the name I bear. My Mom says it was given due to the complications surrounding my birth. In difficult times, it has always strengthened me to know that God will always make a way for me. In these heartbreaking circumstances, do I realise the…