It’s a myth that staying consistent stifles creativity. Actually, by focusing on consistency and using your brand constraints, it is actually easier to have more creativity! Without any constraints, you are open to create anything […]
Print issues have been in circulation for a long time (anyone remember the Sears Wishbook? who still gets delivery of O Magazine?) and even though print experienced a decline in the early 2000s, it is […]
Many small business owners are trying to take their branding to the next level but don’t know where to start. They want increased sales, more conversations and a bigger online presence. They are trying to […]
There is evidence that at least 7 touch points are required before strangers become customers. Most people talk about all sorts of different kinds of touch points but most people assume you already have a […]
A well designed social media post is the right size, has a clear main message and appropriate graphical elements. There are a lot of great social posts out there and there are some really bad […]
Graphic design cost can vary depending on the designer’s experience and if the work you need done is part of a package or piecemeal. Here at Pixels & Pieces, I offer specific packages but I […]
I’ve spent a lot my time this Spring between Covid/business anxiety and self discovery. I learned what my WHY is and how to move forward as an entrepreneur. One of the most important things I’ve learned […]
In 1943, a psychologist named Abraham Maslow published “A Theory of Human Motivation” in Psychological Review. Many are familiar with his Hierarchy of Needs represented as a pyramid with 5 basic blocks: Physiological, Safety, Belonging, […]
“Ok,” you say, “I’m convinced that I need some good graphics- but how do I do that? What makes an image good?” One of the coolest tools out there right now is Canva.com. It’s freemium (it’s […]
I’ve never really been the sit-in-one-chair-until-retirement kind of person. I moved around a lot as a kid and have tried many different things. I’ve followed my passions throughout my career and been flexing my brain […]
