This year, that color is Peach Fuzz! Once again, Pantone has captured our hearts with the unveiling of Peach Fuzz (Pantone 13-1023) as the Color of the Year for 2024—a hue that radiates warmth and comfort. Embracing Kindness and Connection Picture this: a soft, gentle hue reminiscent of a cozy blend of pink and orange, perfectly embodying our yearning for
Is Font Important? There are 100,000 types of font and counting. That might sound like a pretty high number, but it makes sense when you think about it. Fonts are used in practically everything we see – stores, signs, websites, license plates, you name it. The importance of fonts goes largely unrecognized, but they have the power to make and
Why you need to research your competitors as a part of your logo design and branding process One of the key parts of creating a brand identity is researching your competitors. This is an essential step in the process because it will help you create a brand that is distinctive in your market. When you know what your competitors’ brands
Do you want to make your own logo? Even though a logo can be very simple — sometimes, just a symbol or a few letters — it takes a lot of thought and intentionality to create a great one. You have to understand your brand, what you want to portray with your logo, and how it fits into your overall
As people have become more concerned about their own health, their pets are not far from mind. At least 72% of pet owners feel that their pets are family members and want to care for them the best they possibly can. That is why, as the market for human health supplements has exploded, so too has the market for pet
Are you designing your own logo? It’s an exciting process, and I hope you’re enjoying it! Logo design is a complex process, and it’s easy to want to take shortcuts. However, those so-called shortcuts will leave you with a poorly designed logo. You want your logo to be simple, memorable, unique, timeless, and versatile. That means avoiding the following beginner
Color is emotional. It evokes certain feelings in everyone whether they realize it or not. And while those feelings will differ person to person, they can’t be avoided. Seeing is Believing Because color is tied so closely to emotion, it affects everything, especially everyday decision making. And when it comes to purchase decisions, color is key. When consumers see a
The verdict is in: skin care is the year’s biggest (and most profitable) beauty trend! Bloggers, celebrities, mothers, and millennials alike have joined forces to dive face first into this next big thing, and it’s hard to miss how brands are taking note of and implementing a few key customer-preferred qualities into each of their products. Here we take a
A Changing Industry Now more than ever, consumers are becoming conscious about the environment. Both Millennials and Baby Boomers are aware that their purchases have an impact. So much so that at least 66% of consumers are willing to spend more on a product if it comes from a sustainable source. And this consciousness is only growing. While companies are
A Necessary Evil It is undeniably that plastics are becoming our worst nightmare. They are piling up in landfills by the tons and causing chaos to the environment. Worst of all, plastic cannot be avoided. Larger plastics are breaking down into micro-plastics that are invading our water and food sources. But for brands, plastic can feel like a necessary evil.
