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 …
Ever noticed there are a lot of blue logos out there? Blue is one of the most popular colors used in corporate branding, and no wonder: in marketing, the color blue conveys safety and stability, engendering customer trust. You’ll see technology, banking, automotive and health industries using blue in their …
1. How do we make our website accessible? Making sure your website is usable by everyone, including those with disabilities, is a task to be handled by your web designer. Federal government and nonprofit websites are required by law to adhere to accessibility guidelines – foremost for color contrast, font …
So you have a new logo — congratulations! It’s fine to shoot it admiring glances, but don’t make the rookie mistake of thinking your logo is your most important branding element. What is? Your marketing message. Keep your logo small and let it speak for itself. Correct logo sizing. On …
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, or text treatment. Any one of these can …
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 be too literal. Yes, clients like to differentiate themselves from …
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 branding consistency. Plus, if employees have access to …
A landing page is a web destination that offers your customers something of value and encourages them to take action. The page is focused on conversion (making a specific sale or gaining a lead), as opposed to a website product page, which focuses on what your company offers in general. …
We answer your latest design and marketing questions. 1. What’s the easiest way to communicate with our customers? If you’re still emailing PDF attachments to customers, there’s a better way: an email campaign. Create an email template with a brief version of your message and a link to a landing …
Our graphic design projects run the gamut from print projects and pitch decks to website design and online campaigns – and all are deadline-oriented. There’s nothing like juggling multiple projects to highlight the value of time management. Here are some not-so-hidden secrets that work for us – and will work …