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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]