Design Day for GOOD 2022 was a huge success! We were able to help more nonprofit organizations in one day than ever before. Also, we were able to connect with volunteers from across Canada and internationally. Design Day for GOOD 2022 teams also went above and beyond...
Why Talk About the Categories of Logos? I love to design logos. As a graphic designer, nothing is more satisfying than learning so much about a client’s business that you’re able to create a trademark that represents it clearly. And when a client is...
So you’ve started a business. You have an idea that works, investment capital and a small customer base. You also know you’ll have to get the word out to acquire more regular customers. However, before you start marketing your business, you need to...
A Day of Graphic Design Volunteerism Design Day for GOOD is a collaborative initiative composed of volunteers, designers, communicators, marketers, and design thinkers led by Cyan Bold Design and hosted by Staples Studio Kelowna in partnership with the Graphic...
INTRODUCTION: Why even create abstract colour blobs? When I started my career in graphic design there were a lot of Photoshop tools that I thought I’d never touch. If it didn’t clone, stitch, fill, recolour, warp, stretch, squish, enlarge, shrink, mask,...
There are a few schools of thought when it comes to providing logo options to a client as a part of the design process. Some people would argue that providing options makes the design process confusing and leaves your client doubting your expertise–after all,...
Great opportunities to truly collaborate don’t come around too often. But when they do, they are extraordinary. The Love & Ally Project is one of those kinds of opportunities. When I met the You Are Collective for the first time, we knew there were meaningful...
How to Design a Logo in Three Phases Start with Trust Trust needs to be earned. Every design project requires trust. However, trust needs to be earned. When approaching a logo, your client must trust you to create the best solution. This only happens when you keep the...
No brand is complete without a decent online presence. If you want to be easily found by your customers and prospective customers, you’ll need to establish your brand online. But where should you start? Paying an expert to help with your online presence is one...
Every brand has a relationship with its customers. Great brands make those relationships last. The key to fostering long-lasting relationships with your customers is through a deeper understanding of their motivations to buy from you and engage with your brand....
As a business owner, you likely aren’t doing your own graphic design work. Instead, you’ve probably hired someone you trust to create the digital assets you require to make your business look good. No doubt you’re considering a logo too. However,...
What Makes Flipping the Bird So Punk Flipping the bird, the single-digit salute, giving the finger or flipping someone off—no matter how you phrase it, the gesture is the same. Middle finger extended to the sky with the other digits in flexion or converted into a...
