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Why You Need a Graphic Design Partner

Ah, the graphic designer — that creative, artistic, aesthetically minded wizard who translates broad ideas into full-fledged visual forms for a brand. You don’t even have to be a business owner to recognize the importance of this “magic.” Asking why graphic design is so important for businesses is like asking why that business has to turn a profit — it won’t stay open very long if it does otherwise. However, aligning this interest in a graphic designer with your actual needs, timelines, costs and brand direction is an entirely different tale. Questions like how to find a graphic designer, or what qualities make a good graphic designer, only get you so far in a thriving, mutually beneficial partnership that blends design with business development. To build that kind of relationship, you need deeper insight. You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers — tried-and-true tips for hiring a graphic designer who won’t churn out a few logos here and there but build you a brand that grows your business and turns a profit. […]

How to Design Business Cards

If you have a business, you need a business card. Your business card serves so many purposes. It makes a first impression, acts as a tangible reminder of your specialties and offers people new ways to connect with you. To ensure all this comes across in your card, you want a design that will reflect your competence and expertise. Follow these steps to create quality, professional designs for your business card. […]

How Do You Start a Brand?

A well-designed brand is one of your greatest assets in business. It creates trust in the minds of your customers and prospects. This means learning how to design a brand is one of the most important business skills you can learn. It will set your company and business apart from the onset. A survey by Nielsen revealed that six out of 10 respondents from different parts of the world prefer to purchase new products from brands they know. Consumers in North America also place a higher value on brand recognition than customers from other parts of the world. So, how do you start a brand that’ll give your business credibility? Here are the basic steps you need to follow. […]

How to Design a Good Logo

Your logo is one of the first things the world sees about your company. It conveys who you are and what you’re about. It can be bold, minimalist, bright or subdued. It can highlight an image or center text, or balance both with distinct color schemes, sizing, alignments and more — but designing one that’s eye-catching and effective is harder than ever. In a world saturated with images and information, a recognizable logo is your chance to create a lasting first impression with prospective clients. Not only that, but logos often say more about your business than words ever can, in a fraction of the time. What are the qualities of a good logo, one that piques attention while displaying creativity and brand culture? We’ve got a few of our tried-and-true logo design tips and logo design process details outlined below, answering the most common new logo design questions out there. […]

Basics of Designing a Website

In order to maximize the high-quality logos we design for you, you need to understand basic web design principles. The days are long gone when you could just paste your company address, phone number and email together on a webpage using a DIY web design software.Now, your prospects and clients will judge your company by the experience they have on your website. They want great aesthetics, fast loading speed and a site that displays well on different mobile platforms. […]