There’s a lot to consider when it comes to your brand’s design. Your logo, your colors, your fonts — and of course how it’s all reflected on your product labels, social profiles, marketing assets, website, etc. But if you’re a physical product seller or you send physical packages to clients, have you thought about how your brand is reflected in your packaging?
Read MoreWhen it comes to bringing your brand’s magic to life, my goal is always to make sure you feel seen and reflected by the design and branding process. Most of all, I want you to leave feeling confident that you have the best tools to grow into the next chapter for your business.
But to make sure you have the best tools, I have to use the best tools. As a designer, here are 6 of my favorite design supplies that help me create brand magic.
Read MoreAs your business grows and you start to gain some momentum, you’re probably just working to keep your clients happy and yourself sane. Been there, done that! However, as you continue to serve higher-level clients or create even higher-quality products, you might realize that you need some help. Design help, to be precise.
But what kind of design help do you need, and when is it for sure time to hire someone?
Read MoreWe are constantly evolving. Where we start isn't always where we end up. And the same goes for our brands (even here at Blades Creative).
How do you know when it’s time to create a new brand for your existing business? When you feel the call to level up. For me, I rebranded in early 2021 because I knew that the next phase of Blades Creative was not going to match where I started.
Read MoreOne of my favorite parts of my job is after a client has made the final decisions. That’s when I put together their branding guide. After all the rejection, revision, and hard decisions, your brand guide is a tidy collection of everything that makes your brand unique. It’s also a great place to find new inspiration for wellness branding ideas!
One of the best cheat codes for life I’ve ever found is learning how to ask for what you need. It comes in handy when you’re ordering tea, making travel plans, in relationships, and at work. But it’s hard to articulate exactly what you want when you work with a designer for the first time. Here are five ways to ask a designer for what you need!
Onboarding a new client is a lot like getting to know a friend, coworker, or partner. I designed the Blades Creative Design Studio onboarding process to help me really get to know my clients and their companies and is an important part of how I create magical wellness and lifestyle branding!
Great branding can do so much for your company, even if it’s just the first step you take towards your big dream of being a business owner. And I might be biased, but I think there’s nothing that feels more reaffirming and encouraging than having a logo design that feels 100% authentically you.
A big part of this blog is sharing the design studio process, even the nitty, gritty, and not-so-glamorous. Rejection is commonplace in the Blades Creative design studio; it’s how I make space for magic. Read how mastering rejection can help grow your business.
Read MoreAfter 5 years in business Gabrielle reflects on the top 5 experiences she feels shaped Blades Creative.
Read MoreAfter several conversations (all from at least six feet away), I found that the following are areas in which most people need some insight into how to make the most of their time working from home.
Read MoreTake this time and use it wisely, but don’t fall prisoner to the concept of maximizing every moment.
Read MoreBasically, we make you look good with meaningful design, and we really love our clients.
Read More2020 CEO Day was a big success and a very affirming way to start the new year.
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