ARTICLES & RESOURCES
Clarity + Craft + Connection: Designing Brands That Last
Beautiful brands don’t last on design alone. The ones that endure are built on clarity, craft, and connection. In my latest post, I’m breaking down how these three pillars work together — and how you can use them to build a brand people believe in for the long term.
Choosing the Right Colors for Your Brand
Color isn’t just decoration — it’s strategy. The colors you choose shape how people feel about your brand and can set you apart in a crowded market. In this post, I share how to approach color psychology, symbolism, and strategy so your brand identity resonates and endures.
Defining Your Audience: The Key to a Strong Brand
Your brand starts with knowing who you’re speaking to. Defining your audience is the key to building clarity, connection, and a stronger business foundation.
The Small but Mighty CTA: Writing Buttons That Convert
Your CTA buttons might be small, but they hold big power. In this post, I share how to write clear, benefit-driven CTAs that stand out and actually convert.
From Browsers to Buyers: 5 Essentials for Your Website
Your website should do more than look good — it should win you customers. In this post, I share 5 essentials that transform browsers into buyers.
Shape, Colour, Content: The Key to Memorable Logos
Did you know your brain sees shape before colour or words? The sequence of cognition reveals why some logos are unforgettable — and how yours can be too.
Whatever you do, be different.
Standing out isn’t about being loud — it’s about being meaningfully different. This article breaks down the difference between differentiation and distinctiveness, with practical steps to help you find your own unique edge.
Preparing for a Web Design Project: 5 Essentials
Thinking about a new website? Before you dive in, make sure you’ve got these 5 essentials in place — they’ll save you time, money, and frustration, and help your site actually work for your business.
Don't be a hero. Be a guide.
Hero marketing is outdated. The strongest brands empower their clients to be the heroes—and position themselves as the guide. Here’s how to make the shift.
Design Thinking: A Process for Building Brands That Evolve
Discover how Design Thinking helps your brand adapt to change with empathy, creativity, and iteration—so your business keeps moving forward.
Put Yourself in Their Shoes (A Branding Exercise)
Discover a simple branding exercise to see your business from your customer's perspective and uncover new ways to connect with them.
7 Common Website Problems and How to Fix Them
Is your website helping or hurting your business? In this article, I share 7 of the most common website problems I see — plus simple, actionable fixes you can apply today. From clarity and conversions to speed and accessibility, these tips will help you build a site that truly works for you.
An Americano and a Website
Your customers aren’t sitting quietly with your website — they’re distracted, scrolling between sips of coffee. Here’s how to design a site that captures attention in seconds.
If Your Brand Was A Love Child...
What if your brand was a city, a fragrance, or the love child of two famous people? This playful exercise helps you uncover your brand’s personality and express it in unforgettable ways.
Your Brand’s Personality Is Your Superpower
Your brand’s personality is more than a vibe—it’s your superpower. Discover how to harness it through voice and tone to stand out, connect with the right clients, and make your boutique brand unforgettable.
How To Create The Ultimate Media Kit
Your media kit is more than a press tool — it’s your chance to shape the story others tell about your brand. From bios to photos to media-ready angles, here’s how to create a kit that makes it easy (and irresistible) for the right opportunities to feature you.
5 Questions to Help You Define Your Business Vision
Your business needs more than a logo or website — it needs a vision. Here are 5 key questions to help you clarify your direction, build with purpose, and stay motivated when challenges come.