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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Rebrand Your Business: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide
A rebrand works when it solves a defined business problem and survives rollout. Use this sequence to protect equity, control scope, and launch well.
The 20 Best Logos of 2020
Review 20 standout logo redesigns from 2020, with commentary on why each brand changed, where the new identity succeeds, and what it gives up.
The 20 Worst Logos of 2020
Review 20 redesigns from 2020 that missed the mark, with commentary on why each brand changed, where the identity falls short, and what it gives up.
10 Signs Your Business Needs a New Logo
Test your logo where customers and vendors use it. These ten signs separate a file problem, an identity gap, and a genuine redesign need.
The 10 Best Logos of 2019
Review 10 standout logo redesigns from 2019, with commentary on why each brand changed, where the new identity succeeds, and what it gives up.