by Patrice Sorokin | May 16, 2024 | General Business, Logos & Marketing Materials
I had a cool talk with my creative friend about something called licensing. Licensing is getting permission to use something, like a font or artwork, but you have to follow certain rules. Let me explain with an example. Imagine going to different theme parks. Each...
by Patrice Sorokin | May 2, 2024 | Logos & Marketing Materials
There’s so much conflicting advice on the internet and a lot of myths about logos. Today, let’s have a brief chat about the purpose of a logo as I debunk three common myths about logo design. The biggest myth about logos is that they are your brand, which is untrue....
by Patrice Sorokin | Feb 15, 2024 | Branding Basics, Logos & Marketing Materials
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room. A logo isn’t magic. It’s not going to make people feel warm and fuzzy about a business just by having one, nor will it make them buy anything. It might get you noticed, but that’s about the extent of it. Business owners need...
by Patrice Sorokin | Feb 8, 2024 | Logos & Marketing Materials
The other day I was out networking when someone said to me “I tried to do my logo myself and realized it was a lot more than just sketching something cool.” I just nodded because this is not the first time, I’ve heard it. The reality is creating a logo is a lot more...
by Patrice Sorokin | Feb 7, 2024 | Logos & Marketing Materials
You would not believe how often I get asked some form of “So where does your inspiration come from for logos?” while I’m out networking and chatting with people. Since it’s been coming up so much, I thought I’d chat today about where my inspiration for designs comes...
by Patrice Sorokin | Jan 5, 2024 | Advertising, Logos & Marketing Materials
Q: What role does my logo play in my overall branding strategy, and how can I ensure it effectively represents my business? A: Let’s start with how your logo fits into your branding. Branding can be broken down into two pieces – external and internal. Internal...
