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Design Process: RenderingÂ
The rendering phase can be the most fulfilling because your design is taking shape, but before you get to excited, here are the things to learn about this step.
Design Process: Sketching
The simple use of a pen (or pencil) and paper, helps you clarify your thoughts, and in turn, reach your goal more quickly.
Design Process: Research & Brainstorming
The research and brainstorming stages will be the most time-consuming but most worth it of all your steps.
Design Process: The Brief
The [design] brief is the single most important step in the design process. Without it, you will be lost.
Design Process: The Initial Client Meeting
The goal of the first client meeting for me is get to know the client and their business
Trust the Process: Full Branding Project Completed in 24 Hours
I will likely do a detailed case study of our client, TIASO, in the future, but this post should show briefly how trusting the process made the most out of our 24 hours.
A Brief Intro to My Design Process
 (This post was written in 2015. I'm working on an updated version with new photos and some new resources)This week I decided to do something a little different ...
“Winging It”: A Chat with James Martin aka Made By James
I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing the incredibly talented James Martin, also known as Made By James. He’s a creative and logo designer extraordinaire, and trust me, you don’t want to miss out on this conversation.
Some Characteristics of Amazing & Effective Logo Design
I always say I don’t design logos. I create brand and design strategies that include the logo. But once you’ve discussed the problems that the brand strategy ...
dealing with the dreaded imposter syndrome
Do you ever feel like an imposter? How do you know if you are being confident or just arrogant? I’ve met lots of designers and creatives over the years and one thing is certain, we all doubt ourselves.
Books About Color
The Creative's Library Collection Books on Color Curated by BrandiSea One of the questions I am asked the most is where did I learn about color and what are my ...
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Process Essentials Course
the essentials course  You might be able to create a really amazing mood board with your eyes closed. But wouldn't you rather:Create your ...
Main-Home – Copy
great design is not about making something look cool-you need strategy. Stop wasting time waiting for ideas to appear  & start creating work thatThere i ...
Resources
stuff youneed. Welcome to my ever-growing resources page with everything you need to be an impactful and successful graphic designer. start here. ...
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checkout Thanks for supporting my product adventure! Here's what you're ordering so far: .woocommerce .blockUI.blockO ...
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Special Q&A Episode about Brandi’s Process Course with Amber Andersson
Season 3, Chapter 7 This week, we’re chatting with Amber Andersson, a member of the Design Speaks community, to discuss my Strategic Process Course! ...
Critique May Be the Missing Piece of Your Design Process with Guest Joey Ruse
Season 3, Chapter 5 This week, we hear from Joey Ruse about his journey and how it led him to co-found his unique platform—Creative Critique. If you ...
The Super Secret Weapon to Supercharging Your Design Process
Design Speaks Podcast Season 2 Chapter 3 The Super Secret to Supercharging Your Process: Music Understanding the seriously profound effect music has on ...
Sean McCabe [of SeanWes.com] on The Importance of Sharing Your Process (Chapter 8)
136 - Influencers vs. Creators, and the Importance of Sharing Your Process This week Brandi interviews Sean Wes, a fellow creative, as he recounts his jour ...
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