Graphic Design

How To Hire A Good Graphic Designer

Where to look, who to ask, what to look for!   You know how when you look around — whether you're out and about or simply looking at the TV or the internet — you're bombarded with visuals from the myriad different companies out there? If you want to stand out, you know you need … Continue reading

Brand Design, Graphic Design

Imagine Your Tired Out Old Logo Looking All Dasher and Dancer Again!

  Sometimes an awkward old logo could use a little graphic design help. I'm going to bet you all know that a strong brand is invaluable for your organization — especially if you're a regular reader of this blog, because I know, I know, I go on! And you know that investing in maintaining a … Continue reading

Brand Design, Graphic Design

Creating a new look and feel for the Crown & Pumpkin Studio Tour.

That time you decided to work way over the agreed budget, because art! We are very fortunate in our little neck of the woods to have a really great studio tour, The Crown & Pumpkin, which celebrated its 20th year in 2016! I've known the organizers casually for years since I generally visit their studios … Continue reading

Graphic Design

Falling In Love On The Job… Again and Again and Again.

I fall in love at work on a pretty regular basis. Wait! Is that wrong? Okay, well, I fall in love with my clients' brands. As weird as that may seem. I invest so much time and thought and strategy into each logo, brochure, and web design, as well as all the careful, loving revisions that every design needs, that my little … Continue reading

Graphic Design

Next Month It’s All About The Bicycle!

June is Bicycle Month in these here parts. For the past eight years, the town of Mississippi Mills has made the month of June officially "bicycle month". Each year a group of dedicated volunteers who believe passionately in the importance of bicycle friendly communities put together dozens of fun events for lovers of two-wheeled transportation throughout … Continue reading

Graphic Design

Destemming Spinach & Designing for Brand, Print & Web

What on earth do they have in common? I like to cook. In fact, I love to cook! Especially for company. I'm not a chef — I just look for cool recipes that sound amazing; I enjoy trying different things; and I do very occasionally improve on these recipes if I can figure out a way to do that. Once … Continue reading