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What Is Brand Strategy and Why Is It So Powerful

February 5, 2024  •  8 min readWhat is brand strategy and why is it so powerful

Brand strategy isn't just about logos and color palettes—it's about finding the sweet spot between what your audience wants and what makes your brand unique. When you nail this intersection, you create something truly magical: an emotional connection that transforms casual customers into devoted fans. Let me show you how it works.

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Why Is Brand Strategy Important

January 15, 2024  •  6 min readWhy is brand strategy important

Brand strategy isn't just another buzzword—it's the foundation that separates lasting design from fleeting trends. In my experience, I've learned that pretty visuals are easy, but creating meaningful work that stands the test of time requires something deeper. Here's why brand strategy matters, and how it can transform your approach to design.

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What Comic-Con Teaches Us about Design and Branding

July 26, 2019  •  8 min readPhoto of the Hall H stage at Comic-Con

As a designer, I've always been fascinated by how Comic-Con creates such passionate brand loyalty. By examining the core elements of storytelling - from worldbuilding to character development - we can apply these same principles to create more compelling brands and products. Here's what I learned from studying one of pop culture's biggest phenomena.

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My Backup Plan

April 3, 2017  •  11 min read

After losing years of work to a catastrophic hard drive failure, I developed a comprehensive backup strategy using both local and cloud solutions. Here's my battle-tested approach to keeping data safe using RAID, NAS, Dropbox, and automated cloud backups.

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Where Is the Craftsmanship?

March 19, 2009  •  4 min read

As a designer, I can't help but notice typography everywhere I go—from fancy restaurant menus to local café signage. One particular typographical detail drives me especially crazy, and it's a perfect example of how modern technology has both democratized and potentially diminished the craft of professional design.