This document discusses strategic design and concept development. It covers segmentation and defining target groups through personas. Analysis and design are presented as separate phases with analysis including understanding the market, opportunities, communication targets and technology. Concept development techniques like creativity methods, prototyping and testing are discussed. Tips for concept development include avoiding a limited brand perspective, linking to functional benefits, generating consumer insight, and making the brand identity drive execution. Branding is defined as perceptions in consumers' minds and brands can be managed through their identity systems.