Creating a brand that feels luxurious can be a great way to demonstrate a high-end product or service. Luxury brands are often associated with superior quality and exclusivity, making them desirable. And yet, luxury branding can often feel intimidating or...
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6 logo design principles to make your brand stand out
The perfect logo for your brand will be completely original and instantly recognizable. Think of the biggest brands in the world: Nike, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, and even McDonald's, and I am sure that you can immediately picture the imagery associated with them. From the...
Brand values: List of 100 examples for inspiration
When developing a brand for a new or existing business, it's important to list the core brand values your business stands for. These values inform all the decisions you make for your brand and how your brand communicates, both internally among team members and...
5 key branding mistakes to avoid
Getting branding right for your small business is more important than ever. With such a hugely populated market, small businesses must stand out amongst a dense crowd while creating their own unique online space. With just 7 seconds to make an impression online, your...
How to create a client experience that will get you return customers
Would you rather consistently sell to the same loyal client, or focus entirely on new clients for each new product, launch, or session? This is an important question that you will have to ask and answer for yourself as you delve into the entrepreneurial world....
How to create a timeless brand
One of the recurring themes of the design work I do for my clients is the pursuit of timeless branding. Most business owners desire to build a lasting, sustainable brand that will stay relevant for years to come--that goes without saying. This puts a lot of pressure...
The power of color psychology in branding
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...
Why branding is important for your small business
Small businesses across the United States and beyond face huge competition - so it’s never been more important to have a recognizable brand. Branding is more than just a specific color or logo, but it’s your personality, your ethos, and what you represent, too. All...
10 modern color palettes for your brand and website
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...
My complete brand design process: 7 key steps
My brand design process has evolved substantially since I started my design business in 2018. Over the past couple years, I've continued to invest in education and resources in order to create better work, more efficiently. Although there's always room for refinement,...
10 sophisticated color palettes for upscale brands
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...
What’s a brand board and why does your business need one?
If you're at all familiar with the branding process, you've likely heard the term "brand board" before. You may have even seen examples of it floating around Pinterest, Instagram, and here on my website. But what exactly are brand boards, and why are they important? A...

Meet the Blogger
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 service-based businesses in the beauty and wellness industries.
I’m here to break down everything you’ve been wondering about when it comes to starting and scaling a small business in the most aligned way possible. From branding basics to tried-and-true marketing strategies, you’ll get my unfiltered thoughts and advice on how to make your brand stand out.
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