We have 3 rules when designing merch / swag / promotional gifts: 1. Sustainable
2. Usable
3. Quality
How to design merch your customers will keep
What’s the 100% absolute, no-brainer, ride or die, super-important thing we aim for in every design project?
Whatever the brief is, it’s exactly the same. Every project. Every time. Every design. It‘s just one word.
Should you follow trends?
If you want your brand to outlast the latest zeitgeist, the answer is no.
Recycling is the new Repurposing
Remember when repurposing was *the* buzzword in your business networks? It’s exhausting just thinking about it. Here’s what to do instead.
If I had one piece of advice for young designers, it’s this: Show. Don’t tell
When a client asks for a change you think is going to look awful, you can try to talk them out of it. Sometimes, you end up sounding defensive, even if you’re not meaning to.
If you’re asking how much branding costs, you’re asking the wrong question.
Why? You need a timeframe. Let’s look at another example. You spend two hours cleaning outdoor teak chairs. You bought them 30 years ago, second-hand.
I’m a Graphic Designer. This is what I’ve learnt about deadlines.
The thing you don’t need when you’re busy? 🤯 Wondering when you’ll receive the next draft. How difficult it can be to get all the stakeholders in the room.
This simple thing will set your brand apart from 99% of your competitors
This one simple thing can set your brand apart from 99% of your competitors
What’s the #1 rule for creating work that resonates with your target market?
Think about the last website you visited. Did you read the entire About page? 🙋 Or all the text when you bought tickets to a music gig? 🤔 That’s right, you didn’t.
Why is empathy so important when you choose a Graphic Designer?
When we work with you, we’re all about empathy. Learning what makes you tick. Getting under your corporate skin.
