This document discusses the importance of branding for designers in the modern connected world. It notes that with information spreading quickly online, consumers are faced with an overload of options. To stand out and be chosen, designers need to package themselves in a unique and different way through strong branding. This is called "Brand-U", which is how others see, think of, and assume about the designer. The document emphasizes that building a brand takes continuity and commitment over time. It provides questions to help designers understand their passion, specialization, uniqueness, and value to develop their brand identity and shares that brands should be lived, visualized, and shared.