This document discusses how brands build trust with customers and discusses the origins of branding. It notes that engineering a brand means designing a trust-based relationship with selected customers. However, it also notes that very often brands lie. The document covers different ways brands are developed, including through their country of origin, manufacturing process, and editorial branding. It discusses how individuals can also be brands and how recognizability is important for brands. It explores the concept of brand equity and brand positioning. It addresses brand integration across different parts of the supply chain and who owns the customer's trust. The key message is that designing trust with customers is important for brands but brands also frequently lie.