What are the Seven Deadly Sins of Branding? There is something insidious eroding your brand authority and image - the Seven Deadly Sins of Branding. As your brand is a collection of thoughts and feelings associated with your business, any damage to this creates negative impressions. Brand identity and authority are crucial to your success [...]
First impressions matter. We make hundreds of tiny decisions every day based on initial thoughts and instincts. So how your brand looks is vital. The problem is, that navigating graphic design for small business is tough. It's like being lost in a colossal maze. The tight confines of a maze can be disorienting if [...]
There’s no feeling quite like being lost. The moment you look around and realise you don’t know where the hell you are is confusing and anxiety-inducing. When it happens in your brand, it’s the same - this is where your brand strategy saves you. Any good adventurer will tell you there are three things [...]
When it comes to your brand identity, font choice is sometimes left at the back of the queue. It’s easy to understand why shape and colour are important, but why do fonts matter? The simple explanation is that they provide another way for your brand to stand out. Often, font choices can make [...]
When it comes to a brand, most people think of the visual identity first - and in most cases, the logo. Although it's true that there is much, much more to a brand, there is no denying that good visuals are one of the most appealing aspects of a brand. So why, oh why, do [...]
It's not what you say - it's how you say it. I know, it's pretty cliché, but it's true. Especially when it comes to your brand voice. The voice is your herald, it announces your arrival. It has the power to inspire or extinguish, to praise or belittle. To create or destroy. It can [...]
I feel like this one needs to be said in a slightly more direct manner than usual. Changing your logo is not a rebrand. Glad I got that off my chest. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk. Oh, you wanted more? Well, I guess I could delve a little deeper. Why are you [...]
'Are you worried about Canva?' I've been asked this question a few times. On the surface, it makes sense. I'm a graphic designer and make a living through design. Therefore, any form of automation or 'DIY' option should be a killer for my business. It's not hard to see why some designers feel uneasy about [...]
Two generals are sent to lay siege to enemy castles. The first is sent with elite warriors. The second has a less experienced force. They must complete their task in a month. The first general leaves immediately. They attack the castle in a brutal frontal assault. The fighting is fierce and intense. Within a [...]
I'm a bit Chaotic Good. Most of you reading this are going to be utterly bemused by that statement, though I'd wager a small number are nodding sagely and know exactly what I mean. Chaotic Good is an alignment in Dungeons & Dragons. The alignment system is a way of determining a character's [...]