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Let’s Get This Party Started! (A.k.a. Branding That Stands Out)

At Germinate Creative, we believe in the power of design to amplify impact, especially within the health and philanthropic sectors.…

Brand Chaos: 4 Signs Your Nonprofit Needs a Brand Refresh

Let’s get real for a moment. Your nonprofit does incredible work—transforming lives, solving complex problems, and making the world a…

Survive Election Day with Our Playlist (and Maybe a Little Dance)

Hey there, fellow election anxiety sufferers! Let’s face it: today’s gonna be a rollercoaster of emotions. But fear not. I’ve…

Spooky Stories from the Creative Realm

Hello, Creative Souls! As Halloween approaches, we’re diving into some spine-chilling tales from the world of creativity. These stories serve…

Magical Moments from ComNet 2024 Conference

If there’s one single lesson I’ve learned from the past few weeks, it’s that we all need community now more…

Germinate Creative’s 12 Days of Creativity, Compassion, and Collaboration

Happy holidays, everyone! It feels like we were just harvesting the summer veggies, and now we are bundling up by…

Un-stock your photography. Celebrate everyone.

Communicating your brand’s emotion, mission, and vision through stock photography can be challenging. We’ve found ways that you can deliver…

It’s my birthday, and here’s who is getting this year’s gift!

It’s birthday time again—it’s 48 revolutions around the sun for me. All I have to say is thank goodness for…

Reimagining a website for a new client

We are still riding high off our latest website project with Lloyd EcoDistrict, a local nonprofit here in Portland. One,…

Are you ready to hire a different kind of graphic designer?

Here are 7 signs that scream “YES!” Graphic designer studios come with all kinds of backgrounds, talents, and specialties—so how…