Tag: Studio

  • Studio Life: New Beginnings

    If you’ve ever launched a website of your own, it’s always the same story: on the surface, it seems so easy but it always takes three times longer than expected. Well, today’s the day, folks! Two years ago almost to the day, Branch launched and there was just 10 days in total to make the…

  • Studio Life: Branch Brand Refresh

    Sometimes, a brand doesn’t need a full facelift. A nip here and a tuck there can be enough to make it feel more current. In our case, Branch has been going though some updates over the last few months but the outcome isn’t that dramatically different. While the branding has remained exactly the same, two…

  • Inside Branch: A Studio Tour

    What’s that old saying? Time flies when you’re having fun? Well, that’s how I’m feeling about finally sharing some proper snapshots of the Branch studio a whole eight months after the move! What have I learned from moving from home into a dedicated studio space? Good things take time. A lot of it. While the…

  • The Balancing Act: Looking Back In Order To Look Forward

    Happy New-ish Year! Things around here have been a bit quieter than usual because big things are underway behind the scenes… A year and a half ago, when Branch launched, I had no idea what to expect. I was traveling around the world with The Blogcademy, had recently quit all outside agency work and was…

  • A Brand New Studio

    It’s official — Branch is moving into a new space! Things happened fast and with just a few days until move-in, it’s time to come up with a plan to make the space both visually pleasing and functional. Want to see more? Our office inspiration is right here. Midcentury modern with a citrus twist. More…

  • One Year Of Running A Design Studio Plus 5 Tips For Small Businesses

    Shauna here — during the week, I was holed up in Palm Springs for Designer Vaca, an annual retreat for female creatives. The buzz of nervousness and excitement was palpable — we’d traveled in from different states and even countries to network and learn from one another. Designer Vaca isn’t just an annual getaway for…

  • Branding Exercise: Create An Inspiration Board

    At Branch, one of the first branding exercises we have new clients do is set up a private Pinterest board where we can gather visual inspiration and get a better feel for the colors, patterns, typography and themes they’re drawn to. We’ve always related this fundamental step to another experience: If you walk into a…

  • Brand New Business Cards

    Around Christmas, our business card stash was nearly depleted and I decided that it was time for an updated look. Even just a few years ago, getting business cards printed on nice stock cost a small fortune but thankfully, Moo changed all that with their Luxe line. Ordering small quantities at an affordable price has…

  • Nice To Meet You!

    Today I have a big announcement about a personal project that I’ve put a lot of time and energy into: I’m officially launching a full-service design studio, We Are Branch. This shift in my career has come along partially out of a personal evolution and partially out of the fact that I had to admit…