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We specialise in expert art direction for events, delivering cohesive and impactful designs that resonate with audiences. Our approach ensures authentic and consistent branding, creating visual experiences that leave a lasting impression and align seamlessly with your vision and goals.
We specialise in creating cohesive event brand applications by delivering unified designs and consistent materials that bring your brand to life. Our approach ensures enhanced engagement, making every touchpoint a seamless and impactful representation of your identity.
Our case studies illustrate the full breadth of our work, showcasing how we seamlessly blend strategy, narrative, and design to elevate destinations and experiences of every scale. Together, these projects demonstrate our commitment to a human-centred approach — one that unpacks complex challenges, aligns diverse stakeholders, and translates ambition into clear, connected, and emotionally resonant solutions. From early visioning and experience frameworks to detailed wayfinding, storytelling, and activation, our case studies highlight both the range and depth of what we do, and the impact we deliver for clients around the world.
Case Studies
Danobear is a small independent agency, specialising in transforming host cities, major events and attractions into vibrant stages that amplify the essence and importance of guest experience.
Our creative approach to guest experience brings your city, major event, and attractions to life through a seamless blend of storytelling, design, and precision. From bold event look and feel to intuitive wayfinding, signage, and placemaking, we craft environments that engage every sense and emotion.
We ensure every touchpoint contributes to an unforgettable journey — one that celebrates your city’s spirit, enhances audience connection, and leaves a lasting impression long after the event ends.
At Danobear, we specialise in transforming host cities into vibrant stages that amplify the essence of mega events.Our creative approach to branding captures the unique identity of your city, weaving it seamlessly into the event’s narrative. From bold City look and design to wayfinding and signage, we ensure your city becomes an unforgettable part of the experience, leaving a lasting impression on global audiences. Partner with us to celebrate your city’s spirit and make your event truly iconic.
Event Venue Branding
Danobear helped deliver the Season 10 Look and Feel of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, delivering cohesive brand environments across some of the world’s most iconic urban race locations. Operating at the nexus of design, operations, and brand strategy, the work focused on translating Formula E’s innovative, all-electric ethos into a unified visual language capable of thriving in complex, high-profile city settings.
A comprehensive branding strategy was developed for each host city, ensuring that every touchpoint, street circuits, paddock environments, grandstands, fan zones, hospitality lounges, team compounds, and broadcast-visible assets—felt premium, coherent, and aligned with the championship’s global narrative. This required balancing commercial needs, local character, operational constraints, and sustainability commitments without compromising creative impact.
Collaboration with local organisers, commercial partners, teams, and sustainability sponsors was essential to delivering a robust, flexible, and high-performing visual system. Danobear combined strategic planning with detailed design and on-site delivery to elevate both the spectator journey and the global visibility of the brand.
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Global Look & Feel for Urban Race Environments
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Host City Branding & Event Overlay Programmes
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Circuit, Paddock, Fan Zone & Hospitality Visual Systems
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Broadcast-Visible Graphic Integration
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Stakeholder Collaboration with Organisers, Teams & Partners
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End-to-End Design Development & On-Site Delivery Support
The outcome was a consistent yet locally resonant event identity that strengthened Formula E’s position as a pioneer of electric motorsport, enhancing the experience for fans and boosting visibility for stakeholders and host cities on a global scale.
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Creative Direction, Look & Wayfinding Programme
Danobear shaped the full visual and navigational experience of the Eurovision Song Contest, delivering a cohesive creative programme for one of the world’s most-watched live events. The work combined high-level creative direction with detailed on-site implementation, ensuring that the identity, atmosphere, and operational flow of the event were unified across the arena and the wider host city.
A bespoke visual language was developed to reflect Eurovision’s trademark energy, vibrant, expressive, and celebratory, while remaining functional, accessible, and operationally robust. This creative system was applied across all major environments, including entry gateways, arena interiors, broadcast-visible elements, fan circulation routes, hospitality areas, and city-facing touchpoints.
Close collaboration with organisers, production teams, designers, and operational leads ensured seamless integration across every component. From large-scale arena graphics to directional systems and guest navigation, each element was crafted to enhance audience confidence, movement, and emotional engagement.
Key Deliverables
Event Look & Feel – Arena, Fan Zones & City Environments
Integrated Wayfinding & Guest Navigation Systems
Creative Direction for Branding, Graphics & Spectator Journeys
Cross-Team Coordination with Organisers & Production Crews
Operationally Robust Signage & Environmental Design
The outcome was a vibrant, coherent environment that elevated audience experience, improved movement and clarity, and amplified the Eurovision spirit for fans, performers, broadcasters, and international audiences alike.
City Look Programme
Dan played the key role in delivering the City Look programme for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, helping transform the city into a dynamic, unified stage for one of the UK’s largest sporting events. With more than 1.4 billion viewers worldwide and huge volumes of spectators arriving across the host city, the project demanded a bold creative approach and flawless integration across branding, wayfinding, and audience experience.
Working across Birmingham’s varied urban landscape, Dan helped shape a visual identity that was vibrant, scalable, and instantly recognisable. The programme ensured that every touchpoint, from major gateways and transport hubs to cultural districts, competition venues, and fan zones, felt connected to the Games’ personality and energy. Close coordination with city partners, organising committees, and commercial stakeholders ensured that the delivery was both operationally robust and creatively expressive.
Key Deliverables
Host City Look & Feel Programme Design
Integrated Wayfinding & Spectator Navigation
Strategic Stakeholder & Partner Coordination
Sustainable & Scalable Event Branding Implementation
The result was a citywide transformation that elevated Birmingham’s identity, supported the movement of millions of guests, and created a cohesive visual narrative that celebrated the Games on a global stage.
Global Brand, Look & Wayfinding
Danobear led the creative development of the Global Esports Federation’s brand environment, shaping a cohesive visual and navigational identity for a rapidly expanding international organisation. As esports continues to grow into a mainstream cultural force, the Federation required a scalable, future-ready brand system that could flex across global events, digital platforms, and diverse host cities.
Working at the intersection of strategy, design, and audience experience, Danobear crafted a bold visual language that captured the energy, precision, and global connectedness of competitive gaming. This included developing the core brand identity, event look and feel, and the complete wayfinding and signage system to ensure clarity, accessibility, and consistency across a wide range of venues and formats.
Collaboration with international stakeholders—spanning event organisers, host nations, partners, and digital production teams—was central to the process. Danobear ensured all creative outputs aligned with the Federation’s mission to unite the world’s esports communities, bringing both innovation and operational pragmatism to every stage of delivery.
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Global Brand Identity & Visual Language
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Event Look & Feel Framework for Worldwide Deployment
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Integrated Wayfinding & Signage System Design
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Cross-Market Stakeholder Alignment & Creative Governance
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Scalable, Modular Toolkit for Host Cities & Event Partners
The outcome was a powerful, future-proof brand system that grounded the Global Esports Federation’s presence on the world stage and delivered a unified guest experience—whether on-site at major tournaments or across international broadcast and digital channels.
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Brand, Look & Visual Programme
Danobear led the creation of the full brand and look programme for the Baku 2019 European Youth Olympic Festival, shaping the visual identity for one of Europe’s most significant multi-sport events for young athletes. The brief required a complete creative system that was vibrant, youthful, and culturally grounded, capable of unifying competition venues, city spaces, broadcast environments, and spectator touchpoints under one cohesive narrative.
Working from concept through to delivery, Danobear developed the core brand identity, the Games’ visual language, and all components of the look and feel programme. This included venue dressing, sport-specific applications, city-wide branding, athlete and team services environments, medal ceremonies, and integrated wayfinding and signage systems.
The process involved close collaboration with the organising committee, sport federations, cultural institutions, and delivery partners to ensure that every creative element was operationally robust, visually consistent, and reflective of Baku’s unique character. The identity balanced youthful energy with Olympic values, resulting in an environment that inspired athletes, elevated the spectator experience, and presented the host nation on an international stage.
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Full Brand Identity & Creative Platform
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Venue Look & Feel Programme (All Sports & Venues)
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City-Wide Branding & Host City Integration
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Integrated Wayfinding & Signage System
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Toolkit Development & Delivery Management
The outcome was a dynamic and culturally resonant visual programme that unified the entire festival experience, delivering a memorable, world-class environment for young athletes and global audiences alike.
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Brand, Marketing, Engagement & Creative Delivery
Danobear led the creation of the full brand and look programme for the Baku 2019 European Youth Olympic Festival, shaping the visual identity for one of Europe’s most significant multi-sport events for young athletes. The brief required a complete creative system that was vibrant, youthful, and culturally grounded, capable of unifying competition venues, city spaces, broadcast environments, and spectator touchpoints under one cohesive narrative.
Working from concept through to delivery, Danobear developed the core brand identity, the Games’ visual language, and all components of the look and feel programme. This included venue dressing, sport-specific applications, city-wide branding, athlete and team services environments, medal ceremonies, and integrated wayfinding and signage systems.
The process involved close collaboration with the organising committee, sport federations, cultural institutions, and delivery partners to ensure that every creative element was operationally robust, visually consistent, and reflective of Baku’s unique character. The identity balanced youthful energy with Olympic values, resulting in an environment that inspired athletes, elevated the spectator experience, and presented the host nation on an international stage.
Key Deliverables
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Full Brand Identity & Creative Platform
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Venue Look & Feel Programme (All Sports & Venues)
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City-Wide Branding & Host City Integration
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Integrated Wayfinding & Signage System
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Toolkit Development & Delivery Management
The outcome was a dynamic and culturally resonant visual programme that unified the entire festival experience, delivering a memorable, world-class environment for young athletes and global audiences alike.
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Global Brand, Creative Direction & Full Programme Delivery
Dan led the award-winning creative vision for the inaugural Baku 2015 European Games, shaping a landmark identity that defined the visual and cultural character of Europe’s first continental multi-sport event. As the creative lead responsible for the entire brand ecosystem, Danobear oversaw every component—from the master brand and cultural narrative to ceremonies, uniforms, venue environments, city dressing, and broadcast-visible assets.
The programme required a cohesive creative language that honoured Azerbaijan’s heritage while projecting the ambition and innovation of a new international sporting movement. Danobear developed a distinctive identity that threaded through all environments and experiences, ensuring that athletes, spectators, broadcasters, and global audiences encountered a seamless and deeply rooted story.
Working with a large multidisciplinary team and coordinating closely with international stakeholders, organising committees, cultural institutions, and delivery partners, Danobear brought bold concepts to life at an unprecedented scale. The result was a unified, memorable, and operationally robust creative system that elevated the Games’ global profile and set a new creative benchmark for future editions.
Key Deliverables
Award-Winning Global Brand Identity & Creative Platform
Full Look & Feel Programme Across All Venues & City Environments
Ceremonies Brand & Cultural Programme Integration
Uniforms & Workforce Identity – Design & Delivery Management
Broadcast, Digital & Spectator-Facing Creative Ecosystem
Cross-Disciplinary Team Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination
End-to-End Design Management & Governance
The outcome was a fully integrated brand and creative programme that positioned the Baku 2015 European Games as a cultural and visual milestone, celebrated for its ambition, authenticity, and international impact.
Publications, Editorial & Design Studio Leadership
Danobear led the design studio responsible for publications and editorial for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, delivering one of the most extensive and influential communication programmes in the history of the Games. Tasked with shaping how London 2012 communicated to athletes, officials, media, volunteers, and global audiences, the role required a meticulous balance of clarity, creativity, and operational precision.
Working at the heart of the Organising Committee, Danobear oversaw the creation, design, and production of hundreds of publications—spanning operational handbooks, functional area guides, technical manuals, media resources, workforce materials, and city-facing communications. Each piece needed to align with the London 2012 brand, communicate complex information with clarity, and support the delivery of the world’s largest sporting event.
Collaboration across the organisation was essential. Danobear worked closely with functional area leaders, international federations, NOCs and NPCs, policy teams, and city partners to ensure every document was accurate, accessible, and purpose-built for its audience. The design studio also set creative standards for tone of voice, editorial style, and visual consistency, ensuring that the identity was coherent across thousands of pages and formats.
Key Deliverables
Design Studio Leadership for Publications & Editorial Output
Creative Direction & Brand Alignment Across All Documents
Operational Handbooks, Technical Manuals & Functional Area Guides
Media, Workforce & Athlete-Facing Publication Suites
Editorial Frameworks, Tone of Voice & Communication Standards
Cross-Functional Coordination & Stakeholder Management
High-Volume Production Workflow & Quality Assurance
The outcome was a meticulously executed editorial and design programme that supported the seamless delivery of London 2012, contributed to its reputation for excellence, and ensured that every audience—from athletes to global media—experienced a clear, consistent, and world-class communication system.
About
As Senior Consultant in Event Venue Branding for ABB Formula E, I played a key role in shaping the visual identity and atmosphere of the championship’s iconic urban race locations. My responsibilities included designing and implementing cohesive branding strategies across event venues, ensuring alignment with the sport’s innovative and sustainable ethos. By collaborating with organisers, sponsors, and local stakeholders, I delivered impactful solutions that elevated the spectator experience, maximised brand visibility, and reinforced Formula E’s position as a pioneer in electric motorsport.
About
As Senior Consultant in Event Venue Branding for ABB Formula E, I played a key role in shaping the visual identity and atmosphere of the championship’s iconic urban race locations. My responsibilities included designing and implementing cohesive branding strategies across event venues, ensuring alignment with the sport’s innovative and sustainable ethos. By collaborating with organisers, sponsors, and local stakeholders, I delivered impactful solutions that elevated the spectator experience, maximised brand visibility, and reinforced Formula E’s position as a pioneer in electric motorsport.
About
As Senior Consultant in Event Venue Branding for ABB Formula E, I played a key role in shaping the visual identity and atmosphere of the championship’s iconic urban race locations. My responsibilities included designing and implementing cohesive branding strategies across event venues, ensuring alignment with the sport’s innovative and sustainable ethos. By collaborating with organisers, sponsors, and local stakeholders, I delivered impactful solutions that elevated the spectator experience, maximised brand visibility, and reinforced Formula E’s position as a pioneer in electric motorsport.
Brand, Editorial & Creative Submission Programme
Danobear led the brand and editorial development for the Baku 2025 World Expo Bid, shaping a compelling creative and narrative platform to support Azerbaijan’s ambition to host one of the world’s largest cultural and innovation events. The work centred on crafting a distinctive identity and a meticulously structured editorial strategy that would resonate with the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) and communicate the country’s vision with clarity, confidence, and creative impact.
Working closely with government bodies, bid committee leaders, cultural institutions, and technical advisors, Danobear developed the full brand system for the bid, ensuring it reflected both national heritage and the progressive values underpinning the proposed Expo theme. This identity extended across all submission materials, presentations, digital assets, and supporting documents.
The editorial programme required translating complex technical, economic, and strategic content into an accessible narrative that demonstrated capability, ambition, and a compelling future vision for Baku as a global host city. Danobear oversaw structure, tone of voice, content design, and visual integration to create a submission that was coherent, persuasive, and visually striking.
Key Deliverables
Full Brand Identity & Creative Platform for the Bid
Editorial Strategy & Narrative Development for Submission Documents
Creative Direction Across All Designed Components & Graphics
Stakeholder Collaboration with Government, Cultural & Technical Teams
Presentation Materials, Digital Assets & Supportive Communications
Design, Layout & Quality Control for Final Submission
The result was a refined, culturally grounded, and future-facing bid identity that strengthened Baku’s international positioning and delivered a cohesive creative and editorial package aligned with global Expo standards.
Case Study
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games City Look programme was a bold, cohesive visual campaign that transformed the city into a vibrant stage for the Games. With over 1.4 billion global viewers and hundreds of thousands of spectators attending in person, the project required the seamless integration of branding, wayfinding, and audience engagement across Birmingham’s diverse urban landscape.
Deliverables
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Host City Look & Feel Programme Design
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Integrated Wayfinding & Spectator Navigation
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Strategic Stakeholder & Partner Coordination
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Sustainable & Scalable Event Branding Implementation
Case Study
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Case Study
Eurovision Song Contest 2023
As Senior Consultant and Creative Specialist for Look, Wayfinding, and Signage at the Eurovision Song Contest, I was pivotal in shaping the visual and navigational experience for this globally renowned event. My role encompassed developing and implementing a cohesive creative vision, ensuring all branding, wayfinding, and signage elements reflected the energy and identity of the contest. By collaborating with organisers, design teams, and production staff, I delivered solutions that enhanced audience engagement, streamlined visitor journeys, and brought the Eurovision spirit to life across the venue and host city.
Deliverables
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Event Look & City Dressing for Broadcast
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Wayfinding & Signage Design for International Audiences
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Stakeholder Collaboration & Creative Direction
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Sustainable Event Branding Solutions
Case Study
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
As Senior Consultant in Event Venue Branding for ABB Formula E, I played a key role in shaping the visual identity and atmosphere of the championship’s iconic urban race locations. My responsibilities included designing and implementing cohesive branding strategies across event venues, ensuring alignment with the sport’s innovative and sustainable ethos. By collaborating with organisers, sponsors, and local stakeholders, I delivered impactful solutions that elevated the spectator experience, maximised brand visibility, and reinforced Formula E’s position as a pioneer in electric motorsport.
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ABB Formula e 2024
We focus on event look integration by delivering unified branding and seamless incorporation of design elements, ensuring a consistent and impactful visual identity. Our approach creates memorable atmospheres that leave a lasting impression on audiences.
We craft comprehensive brand strategies that establish a cohesive vision, enhance brand recognition, and foster meaningful emotional connections with your audience. Our approach ensures your brand resonates deeply and leaves a lasting impact.
Case Study
Baku 2015 European Games
As Head of Creative for the Baku 2015 European Games, I was responsible for defining and delivering the creative vision for this inaugural multi-sport event. My role involved overseeing the development of the event’s visual identity, ceremonies, and cultural programme, ensuring a consistent and inspiring representation of Azerbaijan’s heritage and the Games’ innovative spirit. By leading a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with international stakeholders, I successfully brought bold creative concepts to life, enhancing the Games’ global impact and setting a benchmark for future editions.
Case Study
Baku 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games
As Director of Brand and Engagement for the 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games, I led the development and execution of the event’s brand strategy, ensuring a unified and impactful identity across all touchpoints. My role involved overseeing marketing, communications, and engagement initiatives to connect with diverse audiences, celebrate cultural unity, and amplify the Games’ vision. By managing a talented team and collaborating with key stakeholders, I delivered creative campaigns and on-ground activations that elevated the event’s profile and created an unforgettable experience for participants and spectators alike.
Deliverables
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Brand & Look Programme Leadership
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Cultural Narrative & Visual Identity Development
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Multi-Environment Creative Rollout
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Cross-Disciplinary Creative Coordination
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Design Management
We specialise in event operations, delivering a seamless experience with consistent quality at every touchpoint. Our approach enhances visibility, ensuring your event runs smoothly while leaving a lasting impression on your audience.
We provide expert project management services, ensuring brand alignment, strict adherence to schedules, and a focus on creating a memorable impact. Our approach guarantees that every project is delivered efficiently and effectively, leaving a lasting impression.
Case Study
European Olympic Committee
As the creative and brand lead for the European Olympic Festival, I was responsible for shaping and delivering a compelling visual identity that embodies the spirit of the Games. My role involved developing a cohesive brand narrative, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints, and creating engaging visuals that resonate with athletes, fans, and stakeholders. From managing the design of the festival’s logo and colour palette to overseeing digital and on-site branding, I drove the creative vision to enhance the event’s prestige and excitement. Collaborating with designers, marketing teams, and partners, I ensured the festival not only celebrates European sporting excellence but also leaves a lasting legacy through innovative and impactful storytelling.
Case Study
ABB Formula e
As Senior Consultant in Event Venue Branding for ABB Formula E, I played a key role in shaping the visual identity and atmosphere of the championship’s iconic urban race locations. My responsibilities included designing and implementing cohesive branding strategies across event venues, ensuring alignment with the sport’s innovative and sustainable ethos. By collaborating with organisers, sponsors, and local stakeholders, I delivered impactful solutions that elevated the spectator experience, maximised brand visibility, and reinforced Formula E’s position as a pioneer in electric motorsport.
Our event branding delivers expert art direction to create cohesive and impactful designs. We focus on authentic, consistent branding to ensure every visual element reflects your event’s identity and resonates with your audience.
Our event branding delivers expert art direction to create cohesive and impactful designs. We focus on authentic, consistent branding to ensure every visual element reflects your event’s identity and resonates with your audience.
Our event branding delivers expert art direction to create cohesive and impactful designs. We focus on authentic, consistent branding to ensure every visual element reflects your event’s identity and resonates with your audience.
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