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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.
Packaging Has to Sell, Explain, and Survive
Effective packaging has three jobs at once: attract the right buyer, make the product easy to understand, and hold up through production and use.
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.
How to Keep a Marketing Project on Schedule Without Rushing
A reliable marketing schedule starts at the public deadline, exposes dependencies, protects review time, and makes rush tradeoffs explicit.
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.
The 10 Worst Logos of 2019
Review 10 redesigns from 2019 that missed the mark, with commentary on why each brand changed, where the identity falls short, and what it gives up.
How to Choose Small-Business Apps for a Lean Tech Stack
Choose small-business apps by mapping the work, records, ownership, integrations, security, and exit path before comparing feature lists.
The Professional Logo Design Process in 4 Steps
A strong logo process turns business questions into design criteria, tested concepts, and usable files. See what happens in four practical stages.
The 10 Best Logos of 2018
Review 10 standout logo redesigns from 2018, with commentary on why each brand changed, where the new identity succeeds, and what it gives up.
The File Looked Perfect. The Print Job Did Not.
A polished PDF can still fail on press. Learn what senior print oversight catches before color, folds, finishes, and files become expensive problems.
The Difference Between a Campaign and a Pile of Assets
A campaign gives every asset one job, one audience, and one measurable direction. Learn how to protect the idea from brief through rollout.
The 10 Best Logos of 2017
Review 10 standout logo redesigns from 2017, with commentary on why each brand changed, where the new identity succeeds, and what it gives up.
The 10 Worst Logos of 2017
Review 10 redesigns from 2017 that missed the mark, with commentary on why each brand changed, where the identity falls short, and what it gives up.
Market a Small Business Online: Build the System Before Ads
Before you buy more ads, connect your customer, offer, website, channels, follow-up, and measurement into one durable marketing system.
Beyond a Logo: What a Complete Brand System Includes
A logo identifies the business. A complete brand system gives people the words, visuals, rules, and files to make every touchpoint feel related.