PackagingOct 20266 min read

Stand out on the shelf, or blend into it.

Shoppers don't read shelves, they scan them. If your package looks like the one beside it, you're paying for shelf space that works for your competitor.

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BrandingOct 20266 min read

Pantone colors, explained for small business owners

Your red should be the same red on your sign, your bag and your Instagram. What Pantone is, when to use it, and how to pick yours.

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BrandingOct 20265 min read

Logo or brand: what you're actually paying for

A logo is one piece. A brand is the system that makes every sign, box and post look like it belongs to the same business.

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ColorOct 20267 min read

Brand colors by industry, and the psychology behind them

Why banks lean blue, restaurants lean red and wellness brands lean green, and how to pick a color that fits your industry without disappearing into it.

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IdentityOct 20265 min read

One logo, every size: how a responsive logo system works

Your logo has to work on a billboard and in a browser tab. The full logo, compact version, icon and pattern, and when to use each.

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