A new manifesto for work
Creating with a spirit of wonder, exploration, and fun
One creator's manifesto for a new vision of work: a playful spirit, an open mind, and a lot of discipline
Jul 24, 2021
The one-concept approach for logo design
or, Why I offer more than one concept for logo design and branding
If you're an entrepreneur looking for a studio to work with to design your brand identity, then you might have seen some designers who talk about "The One-Concept Approach" and why they use it.
Mar 9, 2021
External brand: A face for your business
How to effectively use your logo and brand identity
More commonly known as a “brand identity”, your external brand consists of the visual and tangible touchpoints that collectively communicate your mission and purpose.
Oct 28, 2020
Internal Branding
Your brand's foundation
Like the blueprint and elevation drawings of a house, a well-developed internal brand gives you both a vision for what you want your brand to look like from the outside, and a guide to help you get there.
Sep 14, 2020
Brand strategy
What it is and how it can help you grow your business
The brand strategy process clarifies and builds your foundation (your internal brand), and creates a blueprint for building it.
Sep 14, 2020
What is branding and do I need it for my business
A crash course on branding and how it can help Creators and small business owners
Sep 3, 2020
The M.Ryland Co story
or how I accidentally became a designer
If you start with good ingredients, make a good product, get customers, take care of them well, people will line up for it
Sep 1, 2020
I help creators design brands that speak with more than words.