One Concept Method, Pt. I

If you’re new to the design process, or you’ve never worked with a designer before, you may be unfamiliar with the one concept method. In the past, it was common practice for designers to present multiple concepts to their clients.

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BrandingJess Renee
End-of-Year Thank Yous

As I reflect on 2022, I can’t help but think about all the people who impacted me and my business. Some end-of-year reviews discuss wins, losses, and lessons learned, but I want to do something different. Instead of listing my successes, I’m going to give a bit of a thank-you speech.

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Studio LifeJess Renee
Brand Strategy Is Not BS

These days, “strategy” is such a buzzword in the business world that it’s losing its finesse. Perhaps your eyes even glaze over when you see the term “brand strategy” used in a sentence. Now you may be thinking, “Jess, brand strategy sounds fancy, but I doubt I need it. Why do you start with brand strategy and what is it?”

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BrandingJess Renee
Essential Lettering Supplies

There’s no need to purchase all of the best materials right out of the gate. After all, you're still learning and you’ll be surprised at what you can accomplish with the office supplies you already have sitting around. The tools I recommend may be tried and true, but they aren’t necessary to produce great work.

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The Brand Process

What’s the purpose of branding? How does branding impact, influence, and transform the way people engage with your business? What’s the difference between branding and a logo? Once you have a brand, how do you even implement it? If you’ve ever wondered about any of these things, this blog post is for you!

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