It’s a sore spot for designers: meeting someone new and asking for a business card, to discover that horror of all horrors, they have created their own logo. We call these the DIYers. DIYers might be new business owners who a) don’t think they need a logo or b) cannot afford to have a logo […]
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Your Logo Is Not Your Brand
The biggest misconception we encounter in this business is that a brand = a logo. Or that a logo = a brand. Both of these statements are false. Yes, you can hire a logo designer and give them ideas and receive a logo – this is a straightforward logo design, not branding. When you commit […]
Website Bootcamp
In today’s post we have some exciting news. As you know, our studio offers branding and design for businesses and since 2013 we’ve worked with over 100 clients. We’re passionate about great design, but realized there was a gap in the business community. On one side of the spectrum… If you want to be completely […]
When Should I Think About Branding?
Most good businesses start with a business plan. In this document, they outline the vision and goals, services, financial projections and startup costs. And yes, businesses starting up can have a lot of startup costs, including everything from registering a domain and getting a business license, to leasing space, purchasing equipment and payroll. In the […]
Preety Weddings & Travel
Branding | Web Preety weddings and travel View All Projects Preety Weddings & Travel is a destination wedding & travel agency specializing in Indian and South Asian weddings. Founded by Preety Jaswal, the agency offers wedding planning and coordination, as well as travel management for couples planning weddings in destinations like Mexico, Jamaica, the Dominican […]
The Press Room Cafe
Web The Press Room Cafe View All Projects The Press Room serves high quality, fresh coffee & wholesome, delicious baked goods in a cosy, relaxed environment in Olympic Village, Vancouver. With a warm, cozy, urban feel, The Press Room brand evokes feelings of relaxation, and comfort. The name is a play on words on traditional […]
Rotary Hoop-A-Thon
Branding Rotary hoop-a-thon View All Projects The Strathcona ROTARY Hoop-A-Thon is an annual basketball fundraising event that helps hundreds of kids in East Vancouver. Every year, basketball players aged 10 to 18 are joined by Rotarians, alumni and VIPs who have collected pledges to shoot free throws – earning money for the program. We developed […]
Appleby & Associates
Branding Appleby & Associates View All Projects Appleby & Associates is a mother and son real estate team with over 30 years of combined experience. Hoping to represent the real estate profession in the right way, the partners focus not only on outcomes, but the overall client experience and assisting people in the milestones of […]
Thuja Wellness
Branding Thuja Wellness View All Projects Thuja Wellness is an integrated health clinic based in Vancouver, BC. offering comprehensive treatment plans for patients through a strategic collaboration between experienced practitioners. As an elevated medi-spa, the company required an elegant and luxurious brand identity to represent the quality of its treatment plans and a relaxing healing […]
Kindermeals
Branding Kindermeals View All Projects Kindermeals is a healthy and socially-conscious meal delivery and education program for children in schools. Founded in Vancouver, the team aims to improve the eating habits of Canadian children with hot lunch delivery to schools with plant-based, nutritious and filling meals at an affordable price point. We worked with Kindermeals […]