100% free course

Storytelling
that sells

How to turn products into desire

A 100% free, online mini-course from MBA USP/Esalq — earn certification from the University of São Paulo, the best university in Latin America.

100% Free USP/Esalq Certificate Online & live
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Course information

Everything you need to know

Two live classes, recordings on the platform, and a certificate issued by USP/Esalq.

Enrollment
June 22 to August 10, 2026
Live classes
August 4 & 11 (Tuesdays), 7:00–10:00 p.m. (BRT, UTC−3)
Duration
2 weeks — content available for up to 30 days
Format
Online with live streaming on the MBX platform
Certificate
Issued by USP/Esalq, upon participation and satisfactory performance
Why now

Why is this course important?

In a market saturated with similar products, what sets a brand apart is the story it tells. Knowing how to build a compelling product narrative is today one of the most valued skills in design, marketing, branding, and management.

Value

Consumers reward brands that deliver trust, personalization, and convenience — seeking value far beyond price.

NielsenIQ · Consumer Outlook 2026
4.500

Brazilians surveyed show that trust is a direct lever for retention, price, and competitiveness — a decisive factor at purchase.

HSR · 2026
1/3

Of consumers will seek offline brand experiences. Human, authentic narrative is the main differentiator against AI.

Forrester · 2026

This is your chance to develop that perspective with the endorsement of the
most renowned university in Latin America

Marcel Gignon Vieira
The instructor

Marcel Gignon Vieira

Director of Marketing, Design & Licensing · Chilli Beans

With more than 20 years of experience in the creative field, Marcel leads initiatives at Chilli Beans that combine innovative design and business expansion: from creative direction and global trend research to brand licensing and corporate sales (B2B).

+20 years at the forefront of creative innovation.
Design and new-business leader at an iconic retail brand.
From global trend research to brand licensing and B2B.
What you will learn

Master the art of turning products into objects of desire!

In this 100% free mini course, you will learn how to craft compelling product narratives that create genuine emotional connections with consumers. By combining the fundamentals of storytelling with practical strategies for branding, visual identity, and product launches, you will discover how to make your products stand out.

Explore how iconic brands like Chilli Beans use archetypes, reference-driven research, and strategic creativity to transform ordinary products into unforgettable brands. Learn the difference between simply describing features and telling stories that inspire, engage, and sell.

By the end of the course, you will be ready to apply these techniques to your own products and projects. Enroll now and earn your free USP certificate!

01 How brands that connect are born
  • What product-applied storytelling is and why it works.
  • How the brain processes narratives, emotions, and identification.
  • Creativity as an exercise: build your repertoire and develop your creative eye.
  • Brand archetypes and the construction of meaning.
  • The difference between listing features and telling a story that sells.
  • Consumer behavior: belonging, identification, and perceived value.
  • Chilli Beans case studies and collaborations as a means of building narrative and desire.
02 How to build the product narrative
  • From brief to concept: how to extract the story of a product.
  • The power of being noticed: differentiation, presentation, and value building.
  • How to create connection and perceived value across different audiences.
  • Storytelling across different points of contact: product, packaging, point of sale, and digital.
  • How brands create emotional connection and identification.
  • Mistakes that sabotage perception, narrative, and desire.
  • Real case studies and behind-the-scenes looks at projects developed for Chilli Beans.
Who is it for

This course is for you if…

You are a product or branding designer and want to add more narrative depth to your creations.
You are a marketing manager or communications coordinator and work with brand positioning and launches.
You are an entrepreneur or brand founder and want to raise the perceived value of your portfolio.
You work in sales and want to sell with narratives, not just features.
You manage social media and need to tell product stories in a strategic, attractive way.
You are an aspiring USP/Esalq MBA student in Marketing, Sales, Business, and Project Management.
Study platform

MBX Academic

Study with flexibility and at your own pace, on the web or through the app. On the MBX Academic platform, you can:

Watch the classes in your language (Spanish and English)
Rewatch your classes whenever you want
Access the class materials
Quick and convenient assessments
Track your progress in the course
Study from wherever you want through the app
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The institution

About USP/Esalq

Founded in 1934, the University of São Paulo brings together traditional schools such as Esalq (Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture), established in 1901. More than nine decades of history support its scientific output and prestige.

in Latin America and the Caribbean
119º
in the world, among +21,000 universities
0,6%
top worldwide of institutions evaluated

Source: Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), 2026.

The USP/Esalq MBA programs are lato sensu graduate programs, 100% online with live classes, coordinated by the USP/Esalq faculty and carrying a USP certificate.

USP/Esalq delivers a course that combines the university’s academic rigor with the real-world experience of an iconic retail brand, brought into the classroom by someone who shapes consumer desire at major brands.

Secure your free USP certification now!

Enrollment open until August 10, 2026. Earn the certificate of the most renowned university in Latin America.

Enroll for free

Free mini-course from MBA USP/Esalq. Certificate issued by USP/Esalq upon participation and satisfactory performance in the assessments.

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