How to Know When Your Brand Needs a Refresh

Your brand might be a lion in your heart, but if it’s showing up like a sleepy…
The Hairball Truth: What Really Makes a Design Bad

We’ve all seen it.
That poster that gives you a headache. Motion graphic that feels…
You’re Not Just Designing a Screen – You’re Designing a Feeling

Picture this: you’re a cat, elegantly perched on a windowsill, staring at the rain. That serene vibe? That’s what a great design…
What Designers Wish Clients Knew (But Are Too Polite to Say)

Hey clients, we love you. Seriously. But sometimes, we designers wish we had nine lives just to survive the feedback cycle….
Stop Using 50 Shades of Meh: A Designer’s Guide to Killer Color Palettes

Look – HOOMANS, not every design needs to look like a rainbow exploded…
Fur Real Deadlines Only: How to Set (and Stick to) Timelines That Don’t Eat Your Soul

Let’s talk about deadlines. Or as we designers call them: the ticking clock of doom…
What to Include in a Design Brief (So You Don’t Waste Time or Money)

Imagine handing a cat a laser pointer and not turning it on. Confusing, right? That’s exactly how designers feel…
Web Design vs. Web Development: What You Actually Need (and When)

Let’s settle this once and for all: web design is the fur, and web development is the bones. Both are essential, but knowing…
Design Trends That Are Hurting Your Brand (And What to Do Instead)

Just because all the ‘wiggle tails’ are doing it doesn’t mean it’s good for your brand…
From Sketch to Screen: What Actually Happens When You Hire a Design Agency

Some clients think design agencies just drink lattes and move shapes around….