Archive

Year: 2009

Gracious Home: Brand Identity

Gracious Home: Brand Identity

Challenges Gracious Home, a well-known upscale houseware and hardware store located in Manhattan, had difficulty maintaining their brand identity due to inconsistent variations of their logo. As the company explored...
Ikea Fontroversy: Brand Identity Threatened by Seemingly Poor Decision for Change

Ikea Fontroversy: Brand Identity Threatened by Seemingly Poor Decision for Change

If you haven't yet heard, Ikea has switched their corporate font, resulting in a huge public outrage the likes of which not seen in... well, months. These days, when you...
Design and Bake Your Own Cookie at Sweet Flour

Design and Bake Your Own Cookie at Sweet Flour

I have just found a new reason to visit Toronto. Sweet Flour bake shop located in High Park allows you to create your own cookie and bake it on the...
2010, The Year “Made in America” Returned to Marketing Headlines

2010, The Year “Made in America” Returned to Marketing Headlines

Thanks to the economy, it seems that the new way to think green and socially conscious is to buy local. In fact, that phrase is literally our proposed theme for...
Five Principles for Innovative Marketing in a Downturn

Five Principles for Innovative Marketing in a Downturn

When times get tough, many businesses slash marketing budgets. In fact, a recent American Marketing Association poll revealed that 66% of their members are halting or reducing spending on key...
Beauty that Matches Your Lifestyle at the NYIGF

Beauty that Matches Your Lifestyle at the NYIGF

Voluspa While at the New York International Gift Fair last week, I couldn't help but notice how fabulously packaged the personal care and aroma-based products were. It seemed that almost...
Behind the Scenes: Designing the MSLK Holiday Card

Behind the Scenes: Designing the MSLK Holiday Card

Like many companies, our holiday card is our number one opportunity to connect with our busy clients on a more personal and emotional level. Traditionally, we like to create a...
Strategic Brand Development Tailored to You

Strategic Brand Development Tailored to You

I have been in the design profession for well over 13 years now, and can tell you with certainty that a great brand sets the foundation for any company. Without...
It’s Beginning to Taste a Lot Like Christmas

It’s Beginning to Taste a Lot Like Christmas

It may be 85 degrees outside, but as designers know, August is prime time to get into the holiday spirit. Since designers have to plan and produce holiday promotions long...
Do You Still Think Social Media is a Fad?

Do You Still Think Social Media is a Fad?

I was just sent this by a friend — a real skeptic. Even he can't deny the overwhelming facts contained in this amazing video (turn off your sound, the music...