Do I really need a brand?

Do I really need a brand?

Common thought: “I have a small business, so isn’t a small-budget, $100 logo good enough?” It’s tempting to cut down the cost of investing in your brand. It seems intangible. It can even seem superfluous. But before you do that, consider this: Your brand —...
5 Reasons You Need a Brand Vision Board

5 Reasons You Need a Brand Vision Board

It’s not necessarily a step that seems crucial. After all, you have a business plan, right? You probably have some examples of certain brands and logos you like, right? So why bother taking this step? Lots of reasons. Here’s the short list: Nobody can see...
Branding: Why You Should Care

Branding: Why You Should Care

  Ever hear these phrases? “Slap together a logo.” “Whip up a brochure.” “Throw together a banner.” These are things I hear sometimes as a graphic designer. The overarching theme: Design is a superfluous layer of eye candy necessary to get a product or service to...
5 Tips For Hiring a Logo Designer

5 Tips For Hiring a Logo Designer

So, you need a logo. How do you know if the designer you’re hiring is going to provide professional design work? Is it just finding someone who can use Illustrator or Photoshop? Should you use a cheaper online service? Here are five tips: 1. Review their work. Does it...