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Notes from the studio, page 11

Branding, websites, and the business behind both.

InsightsJun 15, 20262 min read

Branding Agency for Private Equity and Investment Firms: What the Best Ones Get Right

Private equity and investment firm branding has specific requirements most agencies miss. Here is what the best PE brands get right and how to find an agency that understands the category.

InsightsJun 15, 20262 min read

Branding Agency for Real Estate Companies: How to Look Like You Belong in the Market You Are Targeting

Most real estate brands look identical. Here is what premium real estate branding actually requires and how to find an agency that understands the category.

InsightsJun 15, 20266 min read

How to Scale Your DTC Brand Without Losing What Makes It Work

Scaling a DTC brand from $500K to $5M is where most founders break things they can’t easily fix. Here’s how to build the infrastructure before you need it.

InsightsJun 15, 20267 min read

Brand Identity Agency vs. In-House Design: Which Is Right for Your Business in 2026?

What "Brand Identity" Actually Covers The Case for Building In-House The Case for a Brand Identity Agency Where Agencies Fall Short How to Decide: A Practical Framework The Hybrid Model Worth Considering What to Look for in a Brand Identity Agency In-House vs. Agency: Side-by-Side Comparison Frequently Asked Questions You've hit a point where your

InsightsJun 13, 20267 min read

What Is a Branding Agency and Do You Actually Need One in 2026?

What a Branding Agency Actually Does Brand Strategy vs. Brand Identity What a Branding Agency Is Not Signs You Actually Need a Branding Agency You're launching or relaunching Your brand feels inconsistent You're growing into a new market or audience You've been relying on freelancers with inconsistent results What to Look for When Hiring a

InsightsJun 10, 20266 min read

Graphic Design for Startups: 10 Things You Need Before You Launch in 2026

1. A Logo That Works at Every Size 2. A Defined Color Palette 3. A Typography System 4. A Brand Guidelines Document 5. A Website That Converts 6. Social Media Profile Assets 7. A Pitch Deck 8. Email and Marketing Templates 9. Iconography and Illustration Style 10. Favicon and App Icon Why Getting This Right

InsightsJun 9, 20263 min read

Boutique Creative Agency vs. Large Studio: Which Is Better for Your Brand in 2026?

What “Boutique” and “Large Studio” Actually Mean The Case for a Large Studio The Case for a Boutique Creative Agency Direct Access to Senior Creative Work End-to-End Ownership Speed Without Sacrificing Strategy Accountability Is Personal Where Boutique Agencies Fall Short The Middle Ground: Full-Service Boutique Agencies How to Evaluate Any Agency, Boutique or Large Making

InsightsJun 8, 20262 min read

One Agency for Everything Creative: Why Full-Service Beats Specialist Every Time for Growing Companies

Managing a separate branding agency, web agency, email agency, and copywriter costs more than it saves. Here’s why full-service wins for growing companies, and what it looks like in practice.

InsightsJun 8, 20265 min read

How to Make a Supplement Brand Look Premium: 6 Design Moves That Win on Shelf

Six specific design moves that separate premium supplement brands from generic labels: color restraint, typography precision, ingredient transparency, real-context photography, audience-specific copy, and multi-SKU system coherence. With what drives cost and what health-conscious buyers evaluate before their first purchase.

InsightsJun 8, 20262 min read

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