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.… Continue Reading
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,… Continue Reading
One of the most important parts of your brand identity is your brand colors. In fact, research has shown that up to 84.7 percent of customers cite color as the primary reason they make buying decisions. Your brand colors affect how your customers perceive your brand, and they create a cohesive look between all… Continue Reading
Colors are very important when it comes to branding and design. In fact, almost 90% of consumers cite color as a primary factor in their buying decisions. In order to make a thoughtful decision when choosing which colors to use in your design and packaging, it’s helpful to understand color psychology. The components… Continue Reading
One of the first parts of creating a brand identity is making a mood board. It’s the step when you take all of the information you’ve gathered about your brand and then begin to intuitively transform it into a cohesive visual style. What is a mood board? A mood board is a collage… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
Because the best logos are simple, you may think that it should be easy to make a logo for your business. But in reality, the process of logo design requires you to make lots of creative connections, and that’s not always a straightforward process. Whenever I start the logo design process, I begin by… Continue Reading
We are thrilled and honored to win a 2019 HOW International Design Award! Our second award for this eye-catching packaging. Last year, 42 Dubonnet was a GD USA 2018 package design winner. As a 2019 HOW award-winner, 42 Dubonnet package design will be featured in The Best of Design (formerly 365 Days of Design Inspiration),… Continue Reading
If you’re wondering how a logo is different from a brand, you’re not alone. Many business owners and even designers get the two confused. But it’s essential to understand the difference if you want to create a brand and a logo that stands out and attracts customers to your business. What is a… Continue Reading
Without a clearly defined brand, it’s nearly impossible to make design choices that communicate in the way you want them to. And if you want a brand that conveys your values, story, and unique way of serving your customers, it’s essential to ask yourself the right questions. Here are some of the best questions… Continue Reading