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First, let’s talk about what Design Standards are. When you think about a business, and how it displays its visual brand, there is a certain set of rules on how to use the brand. Those are Design Standards. While this may all sound technical and rigid, it isn’t. I like to tell clients that these […]

Branding, business tips

What Are Design Standards For Your Business, and Why You Need Them

When a brand design project is complete, there are two types of file types that designers like myself will send clients.  Vector Files A vector file is made up of a mathematical formula to build an image. The formula can resize the image and maintain its quality regardless of how much the size is increased […]

business tips

Design File Types and Where to Use Them

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I’m sure many of you know this, but there are A LOT of fonts out there to choose from to use with your brand.⁠⁠ And I mean A LOT😬🙈⁠⁠ Finding a brand font can be a challenge because you may not know where to start your search. ⁠⁠ Are you looking for a serif, sans […]

business tips

Brand Fonts & What You Need To Know About Them

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Veronica came to me earlier this year looking to update a few things on her website. And guys, before I get started on the project details, she has the COOLEST business! She runs a company of pet sitters specifically for couples who want their dogs involved in their wedding. You can hire a sitter to […]

Branding, client projects

Template Customization | Pawfect for You

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I’m so excited to introduce fortitudepublicaffairs.com! This custom website is also paired with a new brand design for Holli Sullivan. Holli is the former Secretary of State of Indiana and just launched her public affairs agency. Holli and I had so much fun working on her brand! I was really looking forward to building our her […]

client projects, Websites

Website Highlight | Fortitude Public Affairs

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Alright friends, this is a brand that I am PUMPED to share with you!! Megan and I met in a Christian Mompreneur group (entrepreneurs who are also mothers), and earlier this year, she mentioned she was looking for a rebrand. We quickly connected over Instagram and then chatted more over Zoom. Shortly after, she hired […]

Branding, client projects

Brand Highlight | Finding Freedom Financial Services

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Jenn popped into my inbox earlier this year looking for a brand and website refresh. After our initial call, I knew that this project would be SO much fun. Jenn edits romance novels and is a book coach (HOW COOL?!). She was looking to take her business away from a previous job site to house […]

Branding, client projects

Brand Highlight | Fresh Look Editorial

Holli was referred to me by a previous client, Jordan–see Kitchen Sink Collaborative. We chatted about Holli’s new public affairs business and about how she wanted to start out on the right foot by launching her brand and website at the same time.  Holli is a proven leader in Indiana politics, having served as an […]

Branding, client projects

Brand Highlight: Fortitude Public Affairs

Natalie and I connected on Instagram a while ago. We both followed Lindsey Roman and connected on one of her Instagram caption challenges in 2020. When we first met, Natalie had just started a virtual assistant business. Over the years, Natalie and I stayed in touch by engaging with each other on the ‘gram. One […]

client projects, Websites

Showit Template Customization | Natalie Hammitt

So you *think* you’re ready to get a rebrand. But then you have a little nagging voice in the back of your mind stopping you from reaching out to your favourite designer, saying “what do I actually need before I get a rebrand?” And “Am I at a place in my business to rebrand?” Well […]

Branding, business tips

What You Need To Get Started Before You Book a Designer