Should designers code?
Yes, of course, you should seek it, but we should also focus on everything that helps us become better..
Yes—code, illustrate, take photos, make videos, write, play, create with your hands… grow. Essentially, everything a project demands, you should have a working understanding of how to do it. I’m not suggesting you need to master every skill at a professional level; we have talented friends for that. But you should be able to engage with professionals, speak their language, and understand the process deeply enough to ensure things are executed just as you envisioned.
So, sharpen your skills, push beyond the boundaries of your job description, and explore new territories. This is what you were made to do. This is why we’re here.
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What are you buying with a designer?
Every designer has a special superpower: a feeling. Our feeling about branding and visual direction and the only way to get it is through experience.
Dear Client
We need to talk — honestly, openly, and with respect.You’ve trusted us with your vision, and that means everything. But good design isn’t just about creating what’s asked — it’s about knowing when to pause, rethink, and realign. Sometimes that means saying no, stepping back, or choosing a different direction for the sake of something better.
A healthy brand
By now, sustainability has become an annoying buzzword, and even big brands have started to abuse it in their advertising. Nothing new—advertising and corporate communication will always pick up buzzwords for their claims - just remember eco back in 2005.
Are we artists or designers?
One of the longest debates out there. Are designers artists? Well, no, we are not. Let me explain from a different perspective why not.
We always see ourselves a littl e better before we look in the mirror.
Fun fact that goes with singing in the shower and playing some air guitar. But lets transform that phrase into branding. When was the last time you looked with your brand in the mirror?
When was the last time you went on a date?
Each element plays an essential role when it comes to creating an experience—whether in business, relationships, or design. But there’s one truth that stands above all others: nothing matters if you kill the mood.
