Communication in Design: the KISS Principle still applies. KISS is an acronym for “Keep it simple, stupid” is a design principle noted by the U.S. Navy in 1960 which states that most systems work best if they are kept simple rather than made complicated.…
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Best Content Writing Practices for your Site
Online visitors to your site are impatient and insist on instant gratification. It needs to meet their expectations within 3 – 5 seconds or they move on. Design is key to instantly communicating your value. Who you are, what you do…
The 101 of Brand Positioning
Let’s start by defining the word” position” as it pertains to brand building. Positioning is the precursor to building the brand and starts with research. The designer will research the client’s market to find out who and what is out there. This is…
The Making of a Brand Statement
In this post we’ll talk about getting to the heart of your business by looking at the intrinsic essentials of your brand, which go well beyond the design of a good logo. Let’s start with asking: What aspirations and motivations are…
Building the Bones of Your Brand
The logo is the cog in the wheel of your business from which all print + web media pivot. It’s the visual voice of the company brand. Does it speak well of you?