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A space where I share thoughts, lessons, and insights from my work in branding and design—from the studio, from projects, from running a small business, and from more than 20 years of experience in design.

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How a Brand Board Helps Your Small Business Stay Consistent

As a small business owner, you want your brand to be recognizable, professional, and memorable. But keeping your brand consistent can be challenging…

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Get clarity on your brand before creating a visual brand identity. This 19-page workbook is a step-by-step guide to building a successful brand that attracts your ideal clients.

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Vector vs Raster images. What's the difference?

When I work on a project with a new client, the first thing I request from the client is a vector file of their logo. However, usually they don't know what a vector file is, so sometimes they send me a small jpg or png file that they use on their site. Or...

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