The thing about design is that I never have a final vision in mind when I start creating a logo for a client. I have ideas and thoughts about what I want to create, but my logo design process involves input from my client, their ideal client (and market research), my marketing insight and design … Read more
As a new business, the common question is what is more important for your brand, your logo or website? A common new business package (or rebranding package) includes: logo design, website design and business card design (so that you can share your business – digitally or in person). What’s the most important? Your messaging and … Read more
Every logo design process is unique, because it is inspired by both what my client is looking for as well as the ideas, I see from our conversation together. A typical logo design package includes between 3-4 or 5-6 initial logo designs (depending on the variety of creativity and styles that you want), and then … Read more
The Pacific Northwest has it’s own unique style and flavor and long-time Oregonian, Bill, wanted to convey that in his new business Climatize. Climatize is a Eugene business focused on installing and servicing mini-split ductless heating, which is much more efficient than a traditional furnace with ducts. Their focus is on efficient home heating & … Read more
It may seem that only certain companies need branding, but truly no business can be successful without it. What is branding? A brand identity is a set of associations that a person (or group of people) makes with a company, service, product, individual, or organization. Therefore, branding is using that identity to communicate your message … Read more
Just as in the world of fashion, design trends fluctuate. Certain styles or elements in design are favored throughout time but different unique elements come and go. Some popular trends from 2014 included Geo Wire Logos, Motion Logos, and Transparent Layered Logos. 2014 Trend Examples (photos from Wild Design, Cool Home Pages, and The Next Web) … Read more
“Good design is making something intelligible and memorable. Great design is making something memorable and meaningful.” – Dieter Rams, legendary German designer Logos are everywhere, all day long, whether or not you realize it. There are logos on the sides of trucks, passing us on the freeway; the lunch you had today likely came from … Read more
