It’s been a memorable year in a lot of ways! It feels like it’d be near-impossible to mention all of it, but we’ve had some fun, made a lot of pretty, and made some memories. In with the New in Old Town We opened 2013 settling into our new space on NW Couch St. in …
We love seeing people grow and prosper, so every so often, we’ll highlight people who inspire us. We couldn’t be more excited to kick off our Doing It! series with Portland’s independent shopping movement, Little Boxes. Little Boxes is Portland’s response to Black Friday: instead of braving the big-box mega-stores, Little Boxes unites local, independent …
More than anything, your brand should create a feeling. Whether it’s a sense of whimsy or lightness, bold confidence, trust and wisdom, your brand should make you, and your audience, feel something. That feeling is what makes your audience want what you have to offer. When you’re rebranding or building a new brand, make sure …
When you dig into brand development, you need to know as much about yourself as you do about your audience! Getting in touch with who you are as a business can give you some important clues about what matters most in your branding. I know that every one of you has a unique story–it’s my job …
You have an awesome business, and you’ve found an awesome designer to help bring your web site vision to life. That’s not the end of the process, though–building a web site takes more than just waving a magic wand, and you might see the occasional strange quirk along the way. A good client knows to …
When we’re not making Portland branding design, web site and photography magic happen, we’re roaming the wilds of Portland and enjoying what our beloved locals have to offer. We’ll periodically share some of our favorite things here on the blog, hoping that you’ll get out there and celebrate the locally-made awesomeness by trying something new-to-you! …
Join us in June for a summery First Thursday in Old Town! This month, we’re featuring stunning swimwear designs by Amy Elizabeth Couture! She’ll be showing and selling pieces from her recent runway collection, and brand-new, hot-off-the-sewing machine creations. Also joining us is jewelry designer Deborah Funches, who’ll be showing her colorful arrays of crystal …
A huge piece of branding design, for me, is getting to know the client I’m working with. I don’t just mean getting to know their business, either–I mean getting to know them personally. Small businesses and solopreneurs are becoming more and more prominent, and those extra personal touches can be a huge advantage for smaller …
If Facebook is a big part of your online marketing plan–and it should be!–here’s your heads-up: Facebook is dramatically redesigning their News Feed, and that means updating your pages to keep up! Read on for tips to guide you towards getting your Facebook graphics up-to-speed. OR, if you need some professional help with your Facebook …
When we’re not making Portland web design and photography magic happen, we’re roaming the wilds of Portland and enjoying what locals have to offer. We’ll be sharing some of our favorite things here on the blog in the coming months, so get out there and celebrate the locally-made awesomeness by trying something new-to-you! Sarah’s Pick: …
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