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Don’t Fall for Cookie-Cutter Branding

Branding, Graphic Design, Print Design, Web Design
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Given the popularity of template-based design apps, it’s easy to think that a logo design is also template-based – a quick generic copy to be used in branding. However, this dumbing-down of logo design presents real risks for business owners — risks that can cost money, not to mention loss …

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April 17, 2026
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Correct These Common Branding Mistakes

Branding, Graphic Design, Print Design
Are you making branding mistakes? It's a good idea to do occasional maintenance. Go over your print and online materials with an eye to your brand; you may be making errors without realizing it. Here are some we frequently come across: Using…
July 19, 2024
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How to Use Red in Branding

Branding, Graphic Design, Print Design
Red is one of marketing’s favorite colors – it provokes and is very noticeable. There’s nothing right or wrong with red in and of itself, but there are pitfalls to using it in your brand. Let’s dive into the positives and negatives…
June 18, 2024
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Exhibit Design Tips

Branding, Graphic Design, Print Design
It can be complicated to design with oversize graphics. Breaking down the process and preparing for obstacles make it manageable. Let’s go through the steps that help ensure success in such projects, plus prevent needless worry about your…
May 24, 2024
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Get More Eyes on Your Blog Posts

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Want to get more eyes on your blog posts? If your blog is usually text-oriented, adding images and/or text treatments can really elevate your posts. Take a winner’s lap when the writing is done, then sit down and add an image, illustration,…
February 20, 2024
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A Guide to Using Icons in Your Marketing Materials

Branding, Email Marketing, Graphic Design, Print Design, Web Design
Have you noticed the proliferation of icons in web and print collateral? (We're not referring to emoticons). We get many client requests to create icons in their marketing materials. However, icons can often be used for the wrong reasons, and…
October 3, 2023
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Does Your Brand Need a Style Guide?

Branding, Graphic Design, Print Design, Web Design
Your company’s brand is more than your logo. If you distribute print marketing materials, have a website and ad campaigns, or use social media, your colors, fonts, and images affect your messaging. A style guide can be a great asset to maintain…
August 8, 2023
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