Maria

Learning My No-No and Yeah-Yeah Projects

My 17-month-old kiddo Nina has a great book we read together called “No No, Yes Yes.” In the book are…

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Why Your Brand Foundation Matters, Part 2

In part one of this article, I talked about the importance of a brand foundation that is solid. Like a…

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Design that Connects to the Audience

This question has been asked of me before: since you do design for nonprofits and foundations, do you really want…

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Germinate Values: Adventure

Recently my kick-ass business coach wrote a blog post about the importance of staying on your toes as a creative…

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The Importance of Discovery During Design

When I work with a client for a brand identity design, my favorite part of the process is the discovery…

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Launching a New Brand Identity: Community Growth Breathroughs

Community Growth Breakthroughs CEO reached out to me when it was time for a new brand identity. There are many…

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Love Project #4

The latest Love Project submission comes from SH. Over the past few weeks Facebook has had an image of Mr.…

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10 over 10: March Design Inspirpation

10 on 10 is a monthly column featuring 10 pieces of visual inspiration. Each month has a theme, and this…

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Love Project #3

This week’s Love Project is a contribution from me: “Love is a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet.” As someone who has cooked…

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10 on 10: February Design Inspiration

10 on 10 is a monthly column featuring 10 pieces of visual inspiration. Each month has a theme, and this…

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