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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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What We Loved About Working With Mariselle & Co.

Sereth Design exists to support businesses committed to changing the world through heart-led brands. That’s why we loved working with Mariselle & Co., a line of goods that highlights unique and high-quality products, carefully curated by two sensational interior designers.

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What Qualities Make a Great Designer?

If you’re thinking about hiring a designer, the first question you’ll need to ask yourself is what you’re looking for. Beyond technical proficiency in their craft, there are many important qualities that a designer should possess. Here are some of the most important ones.

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The Importance of Having Hobbies as a Business Owner

As a business owner, it’s difficult to ignore the pressure that you should be devoting all your time to growing your business. If you want to stay ahead of the competition, it can feel like any time spent away from your desk is time wasted. That’s why it’s important to have hobbies — for intentionally taking time away from your business.

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How to Plan Your Work and Schedule a True Vacation

When you’re a freelancer or business owner, it can be hard to allow yourself to take a break. Just because you don’t work in a more traditional setting with vacation time and PTO doesn’t mean you should expect yourself to work nonstop, 365 days a year.

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4 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Website Redesign

While giving your website an overhaul can make a significant difference when it comes to aligning your online presence with your authenticity it can also be a frustrating and tricky process. These are some of the most common mistakes to avoid in your site redesign process.

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When to Know it’s Time For a Rebrand

If you’ve ever felt like your website, logo, or overall branding is no longer an authentic representation of you and your company, then it might be time for a rebrand. The rebranding process can feel cumbersome and overwhelming, but achieving a final result that truly and authentically captures the essence of your business’s personality, values, and gifts to the world, is well worth the effort.

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How To Get Out Of a Creative Rut

Whether it’s a design rut, writer’s block or you’re just feeling uninspired lately, a creative rut can be debilitating. While it’s sometimes tempting to try and force an idea out, especially when you’re up against a deadline, it’s far more effective to take a step back. In doing so, you’ll not only break out of your rut, but you’ll also discover a new perspective and enable new ideas to emerge.

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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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