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How to Breathe New Life into Your Branding

“You don’t actually need a date or a New Year to tell you when to refresh your brand; you just need to know when it’s time to... Your brand is more than just your logo and color palette, so refreshing your brand is more than just an exercise in graphic design — it starts at the foundation level.”

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Why Hiring a Graphic Designer is Still Important in the DIY Era

When people look at the cost of hiring a professional graphic designer, they tend to pick their jaw up off the floor and move on to a drag-and-drop tool like Canva, or Wix. While these are great tools for people who know how to use them, it can be daunting to design something that sticks out from the crowd if you’re only comfortable with templates.

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Our Favorite Equal Opportunity Design Project: Paradise.love

When we think about our dream projects here at Sereth Design we get most excited about working with companies who are purposeful in their mission to create change in the world. One of our favorite projects to date was Paradise.love, a production company based in Chicago focused on helping brands create inclusive and diverse experiences for their audiences.

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How to Outsource Your Design to an Agency

When you’re thinking about elevating your business, a great place to start is with your designs. However, if you aren’t a designer, it can be challenging to think about what that looks like to develop moving forward. If you’re ready to make a long-term investment to work with an agency, you can outsource your ongoing design needs to an agency in a partnership.

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How to Give Your Graphic Designer Better Feedback

Working with a graphic designer can be a magical and invigorating experience as long as you are compatible partners with strong communication. In this journal, we're sharing some ideas to help you give your graphic designer better feedback to work together seamlessly and communicate like the dynamic duo that you are!

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10 Ways Design Can Make Your Business Better

While it can be a significant investment to invest in in-depth branding work with a graphic designer, it’s worth every penny if you’re looking to create a remarkable brand. It may feel like a considerable expense, with few tangible benefits, so this post will dig deep into what branding is, and the differences a graphic designer can make in your branding if you choose to work with one.

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How to Find a Graphic Designer You Love

Whether you’re starting from scratch or thinking it’s time for something fresh when you decide to look for a graphic designer, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and discouraged with all the options out there. With so many places to find someone with talent, it can be challenging to feel confident in your decision. We’re going to share some tips to help you find a graphic designer you love on the first try! 

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