Branding
The annual marketing plan was plotted, poured over, and primed to align with the organization’s goals for the upcoming year. It was all going according to plan. Until, one day, it wasn’t. Every organization can likely name a time when the marketing plan needed to shift gears – and fast. Perhaps research revealed a better […]
Everyone wants to be like Amazon. Or Uber. Or Apple. They all disrupted well established industries by investing in a quality experience. These companies can, should, and probably do inspire you, but let’s not forget that you started a new company to meet an under-represented need. Now you need to build your own experience and […]
As a new or small business, marketing can seem like a whole new world that’s constantly changing and you’re in need of a map for guidance. Small business marketing is something we’re always trying to improve upon from a creative and strategic standpoint ourselves. We’re hopeful that our insights on social and through our blog […]
In short, yes. Absolutely they do. Take a look around you and see how many logos you can spot. They are embedded in our culture and day to day lives. From influencing decisions to communicating a company’s values and purpose. Logo design can strategically represent a person, product, business or service. A logo’s value The […]
During a recent meeting with a client we discussed brand messaging, including the brand’s voice, and how we should develop a mission statement that reflects who they are. The topic of inspiration came up, and one of the founder’s had become emotional just telling the story of why they’re so passionate about their new company. […]
A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. Your reputation is comprised of many elements: what you do, what you say and how you present yourself to the world. For a small business a brand style guide lays out the rules for how you’re presenting yourself. A quick google search on style […]
Change can be somewhat unnerving at times. Yet evolving your brand as you grow is a necessity regardless if you’re just a small company with 1-10 employees or a Fortune 500 company. You should always look to refine and adapt to your target audience. I had recently been discussing some exciting ideas with our client […]
Want-to-know moments. Want-to-go moments. Want-to-do moments. Want-to-buy moments. They’re all micro-moments, and they’re the new battleground for brands. Micro-moments are transforming the way consumers shop. Retailers have to win micro-moments to win omni-channel shoppers. As we head into the holiday season, it’s more important than ever to rethink how your design is engaging your audience. Plan […]
Working with startups is something I enjoy doing. There’s plenty of ground to cover when building an online presence and for me the challenge is like having a blank canvas. So here are some things you should plan on if you’re just starting out to paint a complete picture. Research, review and apply. Take a […]
I recently had the fun challenge of testing my Illustrator skills with the branding of an event put on by SnowDay DC. In discussing the overall style and theme of the inaugural event we thought that highlighting some of the fun aspects we recall of the nineties in an illustrated style would project that concept well. […]
