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In The Beginning: A Studio Space Is In The Works!
Maybe finding the perfect studio is the equivalent to finding yourself in a great relationship….the best ones come around when you’re not actively looking! I’d always imagined Branch moving out of my...
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Project Spotlight: Kay Li Media Kit
Branch just wrapped up Dubai-based fashion designer Kay Li’s media kit and I had to share! She has a wonderful avant garde aesthetic that is still very streamlined and wearable — I’m a huge fan of her...
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Branded #1: Greene St. Juice Co.
Welcome to Branded, a new column where I share new brands I’ve personally discovered with you. First up is Greene St. Juice Co.! I was walking through Melbourne while on a lunch break last month and...
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Branded #2: Gingerella Ginger Ale
When I first made eye contact with Gingerella while I was hanging out in an Australian cafe, I gasped, jumped up and down and ordered a bottle as quickly as possible. That’s a strong reaction over a...
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Branded #3: Malvi Marshmallows
Up until a few days ago, I’d always assumed that all marshmallows were basically the same: white, fluffy and sugary. And, it makes sense — marshmallows are a cheap commodity at grocery stores and a...
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Project Spotlight: Brand New Ways
It’s been far too long since I shared new design work — over at Branch, we recently wrapped up the branding, collateral and website for Brand New Ways, the blog / podcast of Jen Leonard. Jen is a San...
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Project Spotlight: Luke Copping
Branch recently wrapped up a bundle of new projects with Luke Copping including a print promo set, branded rubber stamp and thank you cards. Luke was one of the first freelance clients I began working...
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Project Spotlight: Olivine Atelier
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Branch wrapped up two new products with Olivine Atelier that would make great gifts. I love Olivine because their products always have a positive message — I’ll pick up...
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Project Spotlight: Goldenrod Pastries
One of the coolest projects I’ve had the honor of working on over the last year is branding a female-owned, Nebraska-based bakery called Goldenrod Pastries. The full brand story is featured over on...
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Skip The Debt, Reap Immediate Rewards: Why I Chose Community College for My...
Over the weekend, I joined my family at a gathering to celebrate our relative’s high school graduation. High school isn’t easy — and making it through deserves a party! As the party wound down, I...
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Project Spotlight: Rock n Roll Bride Magazine
When I first discovered graphic design, my big dream was to eventually work for a glossy fashion magazine in New York. As time went on, I put that dream on hold to work at ad agencies. While I loved...
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10 Lessons in 10 Years: My Biggest Takeaways During a Decade of Graphic Design
Ten years ago, in 2005, I took on my first freelance project. Though the project was very small, it was a start. I put aside my fear of not being good enough and just got going and as you know,...
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My 15 Must-Have Items For Running A Graphic Design Studio
I love what I do but without the right tools, it would be difficult to get my work done. Every day that I’m in my office, I reach for these tried and true items to keep my projects running smoothly....
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The Evolution of Branch
Most of my time is spent dreaming up ways to make other people’s brands shine even brighter but over the last few months, I’ve been putting more effort into thinking about how I want Branch to evolve....
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You Have to Dream Before Your Dreams Can Come True
This week has been very full-on as my studio wraps up the newest issue of Rock n Roll Bride Magazine. The whole thing was redesigned from scratch over the last two months and even though it’s the...
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Project Spotlight: My Non Leather Life
My Non Leather Life is a vegan lifestyle brand that Branch recently worked with on rebranding, print collateral and a blog design. What made this brand particularly unique is that it had two separate...
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2010 Till Forevs: The Letterpress Invites
In late 2009, I sent Joey a message on Facebook. Though I’d known him for years through some friends of friends, I hadn’t realized that he made really cool art. I loved making art, too and was curious...
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Project Spotlight: Miracle Worker
Miracle Worker is an online course designed to help you find your next meaningful career opportunity and earlier this year, Branch had the honors of designing the branding, workbooks and social media...
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The New Look of Rock n Roll Bride Plus 6 Awesome Printing Resources
Today, my friend Kat’s alternative wedding publication, Rock n Roll Bride Magazine hits newsstands across the UK and if you’re located somewhere else in the world, you can order it here. When your...
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Branded #8: Mr. Holmes Bakehouse
Last year, I noticed the branding of a beautiful new bakery popping up all over Pinterest. With a tiled white interior and large neon pink sign emblazoned with “I got baked in San Francisco,” I was...
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