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Color is one of the first elements your audience notices about your brand. It has a profound impact on their emotional response. This is the essence of color psychology in branding, empowering you to influence how your audience feels. The colors you select...
Purple can be a powerful and unique color to use in branding. Known for its associations with luxury, creativity, and spirituality, purple can be an excellent choice for brands looking to make a statement. But, does that mean it's right for your brand? Keep reading to...
Blue is a special color that evokes feelings of peace, serenity, and introspection. From the oceans to the sky, shades of blue are ubiquitous in the natural world and have resonated with humans for centuries. It's no wonder that blue color palettes are a favorite...
Color psychology is powerful, particularly in branding. The most famous brands that you can think of: McDonald's, Coca-Cola, UPS all have distinctive colors that are synonymous with their brand. But why did they pick these colors? Well, because of the psychology...
Are you in the process of branding or re-branding your small business? If so, it's important to choose the right colors in order to convey the look and feel you're going for, whether it's high-end, friendly, artistic, polished, playful, or something else. For your...
Spring has officially sprung here in northern California, and what better way to bring in the new season than with some beautiful pastel color palettes? Although I tend to favor neutral colors when buying clothes, decorating my home, and designing brand identities,...
One of the most fun, and important, steps in the visual branding process is creating a color palette. The selection and usage of color speak volumes about a brand. Colors convey personality, mood, emotion, and even status. In today's post, I'm sharing how brands can...
Branding and marketing experts know that color says a lot about a brand. Color psychology has long been a popular way to differentiate logos, company feels and emotional ethos. The best brand color schemes not only look great, but also speak to the qualities and...
Hi, I'm Steph! I'm the owner and wearer-of-many-hats of Steph Corrigan Design, a boutique creative studio specializing in strategic branding and web design for sophisticated small businesses.
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