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IDEAS, PROCESS & OPINIONS FROM BEHIND THE WORK
From brands and websites to campaigns, production, and marketing technology, I write about the decisions behind the work, what holds up in practice, and what the you can take away.
Who Owns Your Website After the Designer Leaves?
Website ownership extends beyond a login. Map the domain, permissions, content, forms, data, search tools, maintenance, and decision rights.
How a Bad Brand Happens to a Good Business
Businesses can outgrow brands built for an earlier moment. Learn how the mismatch forms, where it appears, and what deserves to survive the repair.
The 25 Best Logos of 2025
Review 25 standout logo redesigns from 2025, with commentary on why each brand changed, where the new identity succeeds, and what it gives up.
The 25 Worst Logos of 2025
Review 25 redesigns from 2025 that missed the mark, with commentary on why each brand changed, where the identity falls short, and what it gives up.
A Wall of Good Writing Is Still a Wall
Strong writing can still be hard to use. Editorial design gives readers hierarchy, entry points, pacing, and navigation so the ideas can land.
Hiring a Logo Designer: Process, Questions, Deliverables
Hire a logo designer by testing the process, not just portfolio taste. Use these questions to clarify scope, feedback, rights, files, and handoff.
The 24 Best Logos of 2024
Review 24 standout logo redesigns from 2024, with commentary on why each brand changed, where the new identity succeeds, and what it gives up.
The 24 Worst Logos of 2024
Review 24 redesigns from 2024 that missed the mark, with commentary on why each brand changed, where the identity falls short, and what it gives up.
Your Brand Should Not Look Like Anyone Could Generate It
Generated imagery can be fast and polished. A distinctive brand needs a visual language with rules and range that make the work recognizably yours.
How a Weak Logo Can Hurt Your Business: 5 Problems to Test
A weak logo creates friction in recognition, expectations, credibility, applications, and production. Use five tests before you redesign it.
The 25 Best Logos of 2023
Review 25 standout logo redesigns from 2023, with commentary on why each brand changed, where the new identity succeeds, and what it gives up.
The 25 Worst Logos of 2023
Review 25 redesigns from 2023 that missed the mark, with commentary on why each brand changed, where the identity falls short, and what it gives up.
A Shot List Is Not a Substitute for Creative Direction
A shot list can organize a shoot, but it cannot decide what the work should mean. See what creative direction adds before, during, and after capture.
10 Reasons Your Business Needs a Professional Logo
A professional logo gives recognition a home, supports everyday production, and grows into a usable identity. Here are ten jobs it should handle.
The 10 Best Logos of 2022
Review 10 standout logo redesigns from 2022, with commentary on why each brand changed, where the new identity succeeds, and what it gives up.
The 10 Worst Logos of 2022
Review 10 redesigns from 2022 that missed the mark, with commentary on why each brand changed, where the identity falls short, and what it gives up.
Stop Filling the Feed and Start Building a System
Turn scattered posts into a social content system with defined audience needs, recurring content jobs, adaptable formats, and useful measurement.
The 3 Biggest Branding Mistakes Small Businesses Make
Three branding mistakes turn unclear decisions into generic design, inconsistent materials, and repeated production work. Learn how to fix the chain.
The 10 Best Logos of 2021
Review 10 standout logo redesigns from 2021, with commentary on why each brand changed, where the new identity succeeds, and what it gives up.
The 10 Worst Logos of 2021
Review 10 redesigns from 2021 that missed the mark, with commentary on why each brand changed, where the identity falls short, and what it gives up.