From Jim and Pam to Kermit and Miss Piggy, many of the most iconic pairings in history balance each other perfectly, with both partners complementing the other’s strengths and weaknesses. However, these duos must also share some common characteristics that make them even more compatible. The same is true of the best font pairings in graphic... read more
Welcome to 2022! A new year brings a new start, new opportunities, and best of all, new graphic design trends. To us, 2022 represents a year of optimism, expanding horizons, and reflection on how far we’ve come, and we expect the year’s graphic design trends to reflect those ideas. Follow along with us to hear... read more
Have you ever experienced the designer’s version of “writer’s block”? Every artist experiences it at one point or another, the feeling when you just can’t get inspired about a particular subject or project. But eventually, deadlines start looming and the work needs to be done. Where do you turn for new, fresh ideas? Thankfully, these days... read more
Through all of the changes and digital options available in our world, print remains one of the most popular and effective marketing methods. According to the Harvard Business Review, direct mail has an average response rate of nearly 25 percent. As with anything, there is still a cost associated with sending physical mailers or creating printed brand materials. However,... read more
Many businesses still (rightfully) rely on printed materials to connect with new colleagues or sales prospects. You’ve probably seen enough brochures, catalogs and other brand collateral in your day to know that many of them look completely identical. However, the same boring templates aren’t the only option for your brand. Today, there are endless creative options... read more
Choosing strategic brand colors is a golden opportunity for any business to show off their brand personality to their audience. When they see your attractive, appropriate and eye-catching brand color palette, your customers will be tickled pink (and your competitors might be green with envy). If you’re in need of some inspiration, check out our... read more
Uncertain. Stressful. Scary. Turbulent. These are just a few of the words people might use to describe 2020 so far. The coronavirus pandemic has thrown everyone into unease, including both consumers and businesses. When every day is full of anxiety and uncertainty, it becomes increasingly difficult to stay positive. During this time, we all can play a... read more
By now, most states in the US have reopened to some degree after facing shutdowns due to the covid-19 pandemic. As we slowly return to work, many businesses are discovering a very different reality than what they faced at the start of the year. Business owners across the country are now faced with difficult choices... read more
When you think of a warm summer day, which colors first come to mind? What about a hike through the forest, or swimming in the ocean? We associate colors with nearly every feeling and experience we have without fully realizing it. Brands like Coca-Cola, Nickelodeon and Tiffany & Co. have been incredibly successful at tying... read more
These days, you can hardly go on social media without seeing another company launching their new brand. While a few classic brands have stuck to their original logos, re-designs have become ubiquitous with “modernizing” a business. It feels like there can’t possibly be any brands left who haven’t redesigned in recent years. Some of the logo... read more