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 of a color Colors are made up
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 made up of images, colors, designs, and
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.
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 looking for inspiration. I look for
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), a hardcover book from HOW
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 brand? Branding is much more than the
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 to ask to get clarity about
With the start of a new year comes new trends. And with the coming of 2019, Food & Beverage trends are all about the unexpected, while Packaging Trends trends are all about minimizing and creating experiences. TOP FOOD & BEVERAGE TRENDS OF 2019: 1. Going Global This year in the Food & Beverage industry, the search for inspiration is going
Making Progress Makeup has a long and colorful history. While people may think that makeup has always been, exclusively, a woman’s product, that just isn’t the case. Men have been using makeup as far back as 4000 BCE. Many different cultures, from the ancient Egyptians to the 18th century French court, have used makeup in their own ways. Men continued
Just a few years ago, Cannabis was seen as a societal taboo. As an illegal substance, it had less than desirable reputation, much like alcohol had when prohibition ended. And even though its legalization is now spreading through the U.S., it still evokes a negative response in some people. That said, the cannabis industry is rising rapidly and enjoying a
