Fake lashes for the WIN!! 🤩🙌🏻
Learning to trust the professional and their process. Until recently, I was in desperate need of a new headshot—mine was over 10 years old! 😱 But I wasn’t going to book just anyone; it had to be the right fit….
Tag Archives: branding
🔥 Ignite Your Brand 1-2-3 (Our New Website is Here!)
It’s with great pride and excitement that I announce the launch of km design’s updated website. I spent the better part of last year working with brand communication strategist Lisa Mullis to hone our messaging to speak directly to the education-based…
Don’t gamble with your brand! The make-or-break impact of photography
As they say here in the South, “Happy Fall, Y’all!” I’m always amazed at the renewed delight I feel come early October when autumn leaves begin to color our world in shades of red and rust. There’s a crispness in…
The gift of midwifing turtles – And brands
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…
What’s your type?
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…
Are you using my 3 best graphic design tricks?
One of my favorite parts of being a graphic designer and branding consultant is learning from my clients and colleagues. Sometimes it’s big things, but more often, it’s those little things—like a new design resource shared in casual conversation—that prove…
The 3 parameters to jump-start your creativity
I know it sounds odd, but when I have project limitations, I’m way more creative. I was reminded of this during Jessica Walsh’s presentation at the HOW Design LIVE Conference in Chicago earlier this month. As the co-founder of Sagmeister…
Are you too productive?
Can you tell yet that I’m a bit of a perfectionist? I relish my work, and left to my own devices, I might do it non-stop for many hours—without a break, without a walk, without eating. When I get into…
See the difference supreme organization can make
Even if you didn’t have a calendar in view, you just know it’s January. Resources to help you change for the better, set goals and be most efficient are everywhere… Yet one thing that often gets overlooked is: Before we…
Email vs. phone – which to use when
You probably know that communication is first and foremost in my book. Last time, I talked about flexible timelines, and today, I’d like to share more about how I communicate with you during a project. Generally speaking, email is a great way to…
