I’m not gonna lie… 2024 started out pretty rocky. I found out mid-January that Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, a dream education client whom I’ve served as primary design and branding partner to for 15+ years, wasn’t renewing my contract effective February…
How long’s it been since you’ve taken a hard look at your brand story? If you’re looking to inject new energy, enthusiasm and authenticity into your organization’s marketing efforts, your brand story is the only place to start. That was the case…
As the creative director, owner and chief bottle washer at km design, I wear many hats. (That may be the understatement of the year!) But it might surprise you to know which of those I feel is most important. Without question, the…
I have a confession to make. I’m a control freak mixed with a hefty dose of perfectionism – just to keep things interesting . All too often, I find myself saying, “I’ll do it myself.” Sometimes that decision helps me stretch and…
‘Tis the season… Christmas in July? … No, annual report season. Whether you’re a for-profit business or a non-profit organization, an annual report is a yearly, one-of-a-kind opportunity to create raving fans of your shareholders, stakeholders and donors. But here’s the…
Last Monday was a pretty extraordinary day… honestly, I’m still basking in the afterglow! A bit of backstory… one random evening in mid June, something caught my eye in the backyard. A turtle? I’d never seen one out there before. What the…
How are you doing? You’ve been on my mind a lot amidst all the warnings, cancellations and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus. Have you regained your footing yet? Yeah, me neither! As a single woman who works out of her home…
Type-face that is… Do you have any favorites? As a graphic designer, I spend lots of time selecting and searching for new and interesting typefaces. Choosing the right type is crucial for effective brand marketing because it not only reflects…
I’m on Cloud 9 knowing that my Carolina Panthers are going to the Super Bowl. I was lucky enough to attend both home playoff games—It was an experience I will NEVER forget! If you’re a Panthers fan, you know their…
We’re coming into the holidays, everything is starting to get covered in red and green and I know you’ve got a lot of emails coming your way—but I can’t let the season go by without letting you know that your…
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