Methods for an Effective Ad
Creating an advertisement for your business, whether it's print, web, media, or outdoor, is a process that should be strategically...
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- May 23
Essentials for a Successful Homepage
The homepage of your website is a significant part of marketing your business. For a lot of businesses, the homepage is the first thing a...
- May 16
What the Shape of Your Logo Says About You
Last week we discussed the significance behind the colors in your logo. Click here if you missed it. This week we're talking about...
- May 9
What Your Logo Colors Say About You
There's a lot to think about when creating a brand for your business. And when it comes to selecting colors, it's good to know what kind...
- Apr 25
Essentials for Product Packaging
At 2nd Story we've designed packaging labels for multiple types of products. And we understand that selecting the appropriate package for...
- Apr 18
Product Shot Mistakes
Last week we gave you some ideas for your next product photo shoot. Click here if you missed it. So to make sure your photos are top...
- Apr 11
Simple Product Shot Ideas
Product Photography can look like many things. In some situations all you need is your product against a white background. But to draw...
- Apr 4
How to Simplify Your Logo
Last week we discussed why logos are getting stripped down to the basics. Click here if you missed it. This week we want to give you some...
- Mar 28
Logo Simplification
We've talked a lot recently about how many businesses are simplifying their logo designs. And we've shared how a simple logo can be...
- Mar 21
Word of Mouth Marketing
At 2nd Story we create effective marketing for businesses and organizations using digital graphics and photography. But there is a form...
- Mar 14
Spring Marketing Ideas
Well we just sprung forward (don't forget the clock on the microwave) and that means Spring is right around the corner. Have you thought...
- Mar 7
How to Build Trust Through Design
One of the biggest tools for growing your business or organization is trustworthiness. Think about how much trust affects the products...
- Feb 28
Benefits of the QR Code
Believe it or not, QR (Quick Response) Codes have been around since 1994. Of course their purpose and function has changed radically over...
- Feb 7
Photography Trends for 2023
We've shared with you several trends for 2023 in the world of graphic design. Today we'd like to share the trends you'll be seeing in...
- Jan 31
6 Years of Gratitude
Hi Everyone! It's Cat. Tomorrow at the 2nd Story, we'll be celebrating our 6th birthday!! And I'm so happy and grateful for the 6 years...
- Jan 17
Typography Trends in 2023
We have another list of trends to share with you for 2023...Typography! This might sound like a less exciting category, but just take a...
- Jan 10
Color Trends in 2023
More trends for the new year! Last week we told you about some new trends in graphic design you'll be seeing this year. Click here if you...
- Jan 3
Graphic Design Trends for 2023
Welcome to 2023! We've been keeping an eye on some up-and-coming trends in the creative marketing world and we're excited about what...
- Dec 27, 2022
A Look Back at 2022
It's been quite a year! 2nd Story has been so fortunate to have such a wide variety of design and photography work this past year, from...
- Dec 20, 2022
Winter Marketing Ideas
As of tomorrow it's officially Winter! And it's really starting to feel like it. Many businesses focus hard on the holidays, and when...
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